Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07-21-2026 13:56

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 4:56PM EDT until July 21 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:56pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... West central Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 455 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 7 miles east of Vanceburg, or 16 miles southwest of Portsmouth, moving east at 15 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... Load around 510 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Brushart and Warnock.
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. Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 5:45 PM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 5:45 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: 
Greenup, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Charleston WV