Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 06-18-2026 13:41

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued June 18 at 4:41PM EDT until June 18 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 1:41pm
Expires: 
June 18, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
TORJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Central Harlan County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 530 PM EDT. * At 441 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Crummies, or 7 miles southeast of Harlan, moving east at 30 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... Cranks around 445 PM 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 5:30 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:30 PM 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: 
Harlan, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY