Indiana, Kentucky Extreme Tornado Warning | Effective 08/11/2026 12:24

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 3:24PM EDT until August 11 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
August 11, 2026 - 12:24pm
Expires: 
August 11, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description: 
TORILN The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Ohio County in southeastern Indiana... Central Dearborn County in southeastern Indiana... Northeastern Switzerland County in southeastern Indiana... Kenton County in northern Kentucky... Central Campbell County in northern Kentucky... Boone County in northern Kentucky... Central Gallatin County in northern Kentucky... * Until 400 PM EDT. * At 324 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Aurora, moving southeast 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. * Locations impacted include... Covington, Florence, Independence, Erlanger, Edgewood, Alexandria, Elsmere, Fort Mitchell, Villa Hills, Taylor Mill, Fort Wright, Lawrenceburg, Greendale, Crescent Springs, Aurora, Walton, Crestview Hills, Lakeside Park, Rising Sun, and Oakbrook. This includes the following Interstates... I-71 in Kentucky between mile markers 61 and 77. I-75 in Kentucky between mile markers 167 and 185.
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. To report severe weather, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
Area Description: 
Dearborn, IN; Ohio, IN; Switzerland, IN; Boone, KY; Campbell, KY; Gallatin, KY; Kenton, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Wilmington OH
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov