Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 07/21/2026 14:45

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued July 21 at 5:45PM EDT until July 21 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 21, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires: 
July 21, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description: 
At 544 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Cornwell, or near Frenchburg, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Weather spotters reported a funnel cloud. 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... Mount Sterling, Frenchburg, Jeffersonville, Camargo, Campsites in the Indian Creek area of the Daniel Boone National Forrest, Clay Lick, Means, Levee, Preston, Cornwell, Rothwell, and Walkers Crossing.
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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description: 
Bath, KY; Menifee, KY; Montgomery, KY; Powell, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY