Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 12:38AM EDT until March 16 at 1:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 9:38pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1237 AM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from 9 miles west of Frankfort to 7 miles southwest of
Lawrenceburg to 6 miles southeast of Springfield, moving northeast at
65 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Frankfort, Lawrenceburg, Versailles, Harrodsburg, Springfield,
Ballard, Midway, Burgin, Stamping Ground, and Willisburg.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for central
Kentucky.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Anderson, KY; Franklin, KY; Mercer, KY; Scott, KY; Shelby, KY; Spencer, KY; Washington, KY; Woodford, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov