Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 5:08PM EDT until August 11 at 5:30PM EDT by NWS Jackson KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 11, 2026 - 2:08pm
Expires:
August 11, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 508 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Flat Creek, or near Owingsville, 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...
Owingsville around 515 PM EDT.
Olympia Springs around 520 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Young Springs.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Bath, KY; Montgomery, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Jackson KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov