Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 19 at 11:57PM CDT until August 20 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 9:57pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 10:15pm
Description:
At 1157 PM CDT, tornado producing storms were located along a line
from 8 miles south of Lone Oak to 7 miles west of Mayfield, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
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.
These tornadic storms will remain over mainly rural areas of Northern
Graves County.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Area Description:
Graves, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov