Tornado Warning Kentucky | Effective 03/15/2026 22:17

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 12:17AM CDT until March 16 at 12:45AM CDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 10:17pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description: 
At 1217 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Columbia, moving northeast at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of north central Russell and eastern Adair Counties, including the following locations... Knifley, Sycamore Flat, Christine, Absher, Pellyton, Webbs Cross Roads, Sano, Garlin, Decatur, and Craycraft.
Instruction: 
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Adair, KY; Russell, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Louisville KY