Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 6:44PM EDT until August 16 at 7:15PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:44pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky...
Southeastern Carter County in northeastern Kentucky...
* Until 715 PM EDT.
* At 643 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Webbville, or 8 miles east of Grayson Lake State
Park, moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Yatesville Lake State Park around 650 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Willard, Fallsburg, and Hitchins.
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:
Carter, KY; Lawrence, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov