Tornado Warning Issued for Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana
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A Tornado Warning is in effect until 8:30 PM EDT for Switzerland County in Indiana and Boone, Gallatin, Grant, and Kenton counties in Kentucky.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Northern Kentucky and Southeastern Indiana
- Issued
- August 1, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Wilmington OH
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Alert Details
Tornado Warning issued by NWS Wilmington OH. Effective from August 1 at 7:57 PM EDT until August 1 at 8:30 PM EDT. Severity: Extreme. Urgency: Immediate. Certainty: Observed.
Affected Areas
East central Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana. Southern Kenton County, southern Boone County, northwestern Grant County, and central Gallatin County in northern Kentucky. Locations impacted include Florence, Independence, Walton, Oakbrook, Burlington, Union, Crittenden, Warsaw, Glencoe, Patriot, Atwood, Richwood, Ryle, Big Bone Lick, Interstate 71 at US Route 127, Steele Bottom, Bracht, Beaverlick, Egypt Bottom, and Elliston. This includes I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 60 and 77 and I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 166 and 180.
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
At 7:57 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Patriot, moving northeast at 30 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.
Timeline
Alert effective August 1 at 7:57 PM EDT. Expires and ends August 1 at 8:30 PM EDT.
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