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Home Tornado Warning 0006 Issued by the Jackson Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-05-26 18:34:20
594
WFUS53 KJKL 262333
TORJKL
KYC165-175-197-237-270015-
/O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0006.260526T2333Z-260527T0015Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
733 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Powell County in east central Kentucky...
West central Morgan County in southeastern Kentucky...
Menifee County in east central Kentucky...
North central Wolfe County in southeastern Kentucky...
* Until 815 PM EDT.
* At 732 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Fagan, or 7 miles northeast of Stanton, moving
east at 20 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...
Campsites in the Indian Creek area of the Daniel Boone National
Forrest around 740 PM EDT.
Frenchburg around 745 PM EDT.
Mariba around 750 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Denniston and Wellington.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 8348 3803 8345 3782 8345 3787 8377
3798 8377 3801 8362 3801 8358 3802 8358
3805 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2332Z 267DEG 17KT 3789 8374
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MARCUS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-26 18:43:06
775
WWUS53 KJKL 262342
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
742 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
KYC197-262351-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Powell KY-
742 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN POWELL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 8348 3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345
3782 8345 3788 8372 3789 8374 3798 8376
3801 8364 3801 8358 3802 8357 3805 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 257DEG 17KT 3792 8368
$$
KYC165-175-237-270015-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Morgan KY-Menifee KY-Wolfe KY-
742 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MORGAN...MENIFEE AND NORTH CENTRAL WOLFE COUNTIES...
At 741 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Fagan, or near Frenchburg, moving east at 20 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...
Frenchburg around 745 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Denniston, Wellington, Korea and Big Woods.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 8348 3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345
3782 8345 3788 8372 3789 8374 3798 8376
3801 8364 3801 8358 3802 8357 3805 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 257DEG 17KT 3792 8368
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MARCUS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-26 18:43:06
775
WWUS53 KJKL 262342
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
742 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
KYC197-262351-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Powell KY-
742 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN POWELL COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 8348 3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345
3782 8345 3788 8372 3789 8374 3798 8376
3801 8364 3801 8358 3802 8357 3805 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 257DEG 17KT 3792 8368
$$
KYC165-175-237-270015-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Morgan KY-Menifee KY-Wolfe KY-
742 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MORGAN...MENIFEE AND NORTH CENTRAL WOLFE COUNTIES...
At 741 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Fagan, or near Frenchburg, moving east at 20 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...
Frenchburg around 745 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Denniston, Wellington, Korea and Big Woods.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3803 8348 3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345
3782 8345 3788 8372 3789 8374 3798 8376
3801 8364 3801 8358 3802 8357 3805 8346
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 257DEG 17KT 3792 8368
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
MARCUS
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-05-26 18:56:36
175
WWUS53 KJKL 262356
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
756 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
KYC237-270005-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Wolfe KY-
756 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WOLFE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved away
from Wolfe County. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3789 8366 3795 8366 3801 8364 3801 8358
3802 8357 3804 8350 3804 8347 3803 8348
3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345 3786 8345
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 266DEG 16KT 3792 8361
$$
KYC165-175-270015-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Morgan KY-Menifee KY-
756 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MORGAN AND EASTERN MENIFEE COUNTIES...
At 755 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mariba, or near Frenchburg, moving east at 20 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...
Wellington around 800 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pomeroyton and Stoll.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3789 8366 3795 8366 3801 8364 3801 8358
3802 8357 3804 8350 3804 8347 3803 8348
3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345 3786 8345
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 266DEG 16KT 3792 8361
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MARCUS
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-05-26 18:56:36
175
WWUS53 KJKL 262356
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
756 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
KYC237-270005-
/O.CAN.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Wolfe KY-
756 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTH CENTRAL WOLFE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved away
from Wolfe County. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
&&
LAT...LON 3789 8366 3795 8366 3801 8364 3801 8358
3802 8357 3804 8350 3804 8347 3803 8348
3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345 3786 8345
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 266DEG 16KT 3792 8361
$$
KYC165-175-270015-
/O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Morgan KY-Menifee KY-
756 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 815 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL MORGAN AND EASTERN MENIFEE COUNTIES...
At 755 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Mariba, or near Frenchburg, moving east at 20 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...
Wellington around 800 PM EDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pomeroyton and Stoll.
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.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3789 8366 3795 8366 3801 8364 3801 8358
3802 8357 3804 8350 3804 8347 3803 8348
3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345 3786 8345
TIME...MOT...LOC 2355Z 266DEG 16KT 3792 8361
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
MARCUS
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-05-26 19:14:07
862
WWUS53 KJKL 270013
SVSJKL
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service JACKSON KY
813 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
KYC165-175-270022-
/O.EXP.KJKL.TO.W.0006.000000T0000Z-260527T0015Z/
Morgan KY-Menifee KY-
813 PM EDT Tue May 26 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL MORGAN AND EASTERN MENIFEE
COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 815 PM EDT...
The Tornado Warning that was previously in effect has been re-issued
downstream for Eastern Menifee and Central Morgan County and is in
effect until 845 PM. Please refer to that bulletin for the latest
severe weather information.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
JACKSON KY.
Remember, a Tornado Warning still remains in effect for Eastern
Menifee and Central Morgan Counties until 845PM.
&&
LAT...LON 3789 8366 3795 8366 3801 8364 3801 8358
3802 8357 3804 8350 3804 8347 3803 8348
3803 8346 3802 8347 3803 8345 3786 8345
TIME...MOT...LOC 0012Z 267DEG 17KT 3792 8351
$$
MARCUS
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