Kentucky Tornado Warning Extreme | Effective 04-27-2026 23:38

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued April 28 at 2:38AM EDT until April 28 at 3:15AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 27, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires: 
April 28, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
TORJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southeastern Bath County in east central Kentucky... Southern Rowan County in east central Kentucky... * Until 315 AM EDT. * At 238 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Salt Lick, or 9 miles east of Owingsville, moving east 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 dangerous storm will be near... Bangor around 245 AM EDT. Craney around 250 AM EDT.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 3:15 AM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 3:15 AM EDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description: 
Bath, KY; Rowan, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY