Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/11/2026 14:31

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 5:31PM EDT until August 11 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 11, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires: 
August 11, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description: 
TORJKL The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southwestern Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky... Southeastern Menifee County in east central Kentucky... Northeastern Wolfe County in southeastern Kentucky... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 531 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Denniston, or near Frenchburg, moving southeast at 40 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... Wellington around 535 PM EDT. Murphyfork around 540 PM EDT. Trent around 545 PM EDT.
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.
Area Description: 
Menifee, KY; Morgan, KY; Wolfe, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Jackson KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov