Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 16 at 2:09AM EDT until March 16 at 2:45AM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 11:09pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 11:45pm
Description:
TORJKL
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Wayne County in south central Kentucky...
Southwestern Laurel County in south central Kentucky...
Southeastern Pulaski County in south central Kentucky...
Central McCreary County in south central Kentucky...
Northwestern Whitley County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 245 AM EDT.
* At 209 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Delta, or 10 miles northwest of Whitley City,
moving east at 60 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...
Alpine around 215 AM EDT.
Bark Camp around 225 AM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Holly Bay Rec. Area, Barton and Lily.
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
JACKSON KY.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 2:45 AM EDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 2:45 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:
Laurel, KY; McCreary, KY; Pulaski, KY; Wayne, KY; Whitley, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
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