Tornado Warning Issued for Central Kentucky
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NOAA issued it on May 9, 2026, 3 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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A Tornado Warning is in effect for central Ohio County in Kentucky until 12:45 AM CDT on April 28, 2026, due to a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Central Kentucky
- Issued
- May 9, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Louisville KY
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Kentucky.
Tornado Warning in Central Kentucky
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Tornado Warning. It is effective from 12:04 AM CDT on April 28, 2026, until 12:45 AM CDT on the same date.
Affected Areas
This warning affects central Ohio County in central Kentucky. Specific locations impacted include Calhoun, Hartford, Horse Branch, Taffy, Windy Hill, Dogwalk, Jingo, Heflin, Rosine, Sulphur Springs, Beaver Dam, and Rob Roy.
What You Should Do
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.
Expected Conditions
A severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado is moving east at 50 mph. Hazards include tornado, flying debris, damage to mobile homes, roofs, windows, vehicles, and trees. Maximum hail size is up to 0.75 inches. Source: Radar indicated rotation.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 12:04 AM CDT on April 28, 2026, and expires at 12:45 AM CDT on April 28, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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