Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 5:03PM EDT until August 11 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 2:03pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky...
Carter County in northeastern Kentucky...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 503 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Camp Dix, or 11 miles northwest of Carter Caves
State Park, moving southeast at 45 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, and Gesling around 510 PM
EDT.
Grayson Lake State Park around 525 PM EDT.
Webbville around 535 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Houckville, Grahn, Soldier, Globe, Carter, Willard, 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