Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 12:53AM CDT until August 20 at 1:30AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 10:53pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 11:30pm
Description:
At 1253 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Golden Pond Visitors Center, moving east at 40 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 tornado will be near...
Land Between The Lakes Area, Golden Pond Visitors Center and Turkey
Bay around 1255 AM CDT.
Wranglers Campground and Canton around 100 AM CDT.
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:
Trigg, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov