Tornado Warning

Locations Affected

Gradyville, KY ∙ Breeding, KY ∙ Knifley, KY ∙ Garlin, KY ∙ Columbia, KY

Full Alert Message

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Louisville KY 1204 AM CDT Mon Mar 16 2026 The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a * Tornado Warning for... North central Russell County in south central Kentucky... Adair County in south central Kentucky... * Until 1245 AM CDT. * At 1203 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located 9 miles southwest of Columbia, moving northeast at 50 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. * These dangerous storms will be near... Columbia around 1210 AM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Christine, Gadberry, Jericho, Absher, Webbs Cross Roads, Royville, Sano, Bliss, Fairplay, and Decatur. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... 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. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. && LAT...LON 3705 8551 3729 8512 3720 8505 3717 8503 3711 8498 3695 8544 TIME...MOT...LOC 0503Z 239DEG 45KT 3701 8544 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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