Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 15 at 6:35PM EDT until August 15 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 15, 2026 - 3:35pm
Expires:
August 15, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
TORJKL
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Powell County in east central Kentucky...
South central Montgomery County in east central Kentucky...
* Until 700 PM EDT.
* At 635 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Virden, or near Stanton, moving southeast at 15
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...
Stanton around 640 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Montgomery, KY; Powell, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov