Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 16 at 1:40AM EDT until March 16 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Louisville KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 10:40pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 140 AM EDT/1240 AM CDT/, severe thunderstorms were located along a
line extending from 7 miles northwest of Jamestown to Albany to 6
miles east of Livingston, moving northeast at 60 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...
Albany, Jamestown, Russell Springs, Desda, Cartwright, Eli, Snow,
Cundiff, Savage, and Ida.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT/400 AM CDT/ for
south central and 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:
Adair, KY; Casey, KY; Clinton, KY; Cumberland, KY; Russell, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Louisville KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov