Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 12:37

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 3:37PM EDT until July 21 at 4:15PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 12:37pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 337 PM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located about 5 miles northeast of Owenton, moving southeast at 35 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. Radar shows tornado debris in the air. 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. Locations impacted include... Williamstown, Dry Ridge, Morgan, Corinth, Goforth, Stewartsville, Cherry Grove, Williamstown Lake, Keefer, Marcus, Camp Northward, Lawrenceville, and Cordova. This includes I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 144 and 159.
Instruction: 
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Grant, KY; Owen, KY; Pendleton, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH