Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 6:17PM EDT until August 16 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 3:17pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
TORRLX
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southwestern Boyd County in northeastern Kentucky...
Northwestern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky...
Southeastern Carter County in northeastern Kentucky...
* Until 645 PM EDT.
* At 617 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Grayson Lake State Park, moving southeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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...
Grayson, Grayson Lake State Park, and Denton around 620 PM EDT.
Webbville around 625 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Houckville, Grahn, Willard, Fallsburg, 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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Boyd, KY; Carter, KY; Lawrence, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Charleston WV
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov