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Home Tornado Warning 0003 Issued by the Jackson Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-03-16 01:10:10
081
WFUS53 KJKL 160609
TORJKL
KYC125-147-199-231-235-160645-
/O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0003.260316T0609Z-260316T0645Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
209 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Wayne County in south central Kentucky...
Southwestern Laurel County in south central Kentucky...
Southeastern Pulaski County in south central Kentucky...
Central McCreary County in south central Kentucky...
Northwestern Whitley County in south central Kentucky...
* Until 245 AM EDT.
* At 209 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Delta, or 10 miles northwest of Whitley City,
moving east at 60 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...
Alpine around 215 AM EDT.
Bark Camp around 225 AM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Holly Bay Rec. Area, Barton and Lily.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
To report severe weather contact your nearest law enforcement agency.
They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in
JACKSON KY.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3668 8464 3700 8476 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3686 8406 3685 8405 3685 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0609Z 251DEG 51KT 3685 8460
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
GREIF
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-16 01:24:11
621
WWUS53 KJKL 160623
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
223 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
KYC231-160633-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Wayne KY-
223 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3674 8444 3704 8452 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3686 8406 3685 8405 3685 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0623Z 251DEG 51KT 3692 8436
$$
KYC125-147-199-235-160645-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Laurel KY-Pulaski KY-McCreary KY-Whitley KY-
223 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LAUREL...SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI...NORTHEASTERN MCCREARY
AND NORTHWESTERN WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 223 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Huxley, or 14 miles northeast of Whitley City,
moving east at 60 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.
Locations impacted include...
Keavy, Barton and McHargue.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3674 8444 3704 8452 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3686 8406 3685 8405 3685 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0623Z 251DEG 51KT 3692 8436
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
GREIF
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-16 01:24:11
621
WWUS53 KJKL 160623
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
223 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
KYC231-160633-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Wayne KY-
223 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WAYNE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3674 8444 3704 8452 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3686 8406 3685 8405 3685 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0623Z 251DEG 51KT 3692 8436
$$
KYC125-147-199-235-160645-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Laurel KY-Pulaski KY-McCreary KY-Whitley KY-
223 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LAUREL...SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI...NORTHEASTERN MCCREARY
AND NORTHWESTERN WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 223 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Huxley, or 14 miles northeast of Whitley City,
moving east at 60 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.
Locations impacted include...
Keavy, Barton and McHargue.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3674 8444 3704 8452 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3686 8406 3685 8405 3685 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0623Z 251DEG 51KT 3692 8436
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
GREIF
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-03-16 01:37:11
259
WWUS53 KJKL 160636
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
236 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
KYC147-199-160646-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Pulaski KY-McCreary KY-
236 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI AND NORTHEASTERN
MCCREARY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3686 8419 3704 8426 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3688 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0636Z 251DEG 51KT 3698 8414
$$
KYC125-235-160645-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Laurel KY-Whitley KY-
236 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LAUREL AND NORTH CENTRAL WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 236 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dorthae, or 10 miles south of London, moving east at
60 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.
Locations impacted include...
London, Fariston, Levi Jackson S.P., Barton, Lily, Dorthae, North
Corbin, Woodbine, Sublimity City, McHargue, Hightop, and Keavy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3686 8419 3704 8426 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3688 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0636Z 251DEG 51KT 3698 8414
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
GREIF
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-03-16 01:37:11
259
WWUS53 KJKL 160636
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
236 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
KYC147-199-160646-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Pulaski KY-McCreary KY-
236 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PULASKI AND NORTHEASTERN
MCCREARY COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3686 8419 3704 8426 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3688 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0636Z 251DEG 51KT 3698 8414
$$
KYC125-235-160645-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Laurel KY-Whitley KY-
236 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 245 AM EDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN LAUREL AND NORTH CENTRAL WHITLEY COUNTIES...
At 236 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Dorthae, or 10 miles south of London, moving east at
60 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.
Locations impacted include...
London, Fariston, Levi Jackson S.P., Barton, Lily, Dorthae, North
Corbin, Woodbine, Sublimity City, McHargue, Hightop, and Keavy.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the
National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency
who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the
path of dangerous weather.
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3686 8419 3704 8426 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3688 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0636Z 251DEG 51KT 3698 8414
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
GREIF
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-03-16 01:43:11
405
WWUS53 KJKL 160642
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
242 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
KYC125-235-160652-
/O.EXP.KJKL.TO.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260316T0645Z/
Laurel KY-Whitley KY-
242 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN LAUREL AND NORTH CENTRAL
WHITLEY COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 245 AM EDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and has exited the warned area. Therefore, the warning will
be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds are still possible with
this thunderstorm.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 AM EDT for
south central and southeastern Kentucky.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
JACKSON KY.
&&
LAT...LON 3686 8419 3704 8426 3713 8405 3698 8401
3697 8407 3695 8410 3693 8408 3690 8408
3689 8407 3688 8407
TIME...MOT...LOC 0642Z 270DEG 51KT 3699 8409
$$
GREIF
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