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Home Tornado Warning 0019 Issued by the Charleston Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-07-21 15:56:24
133
WFUS51 KRLX 212056
TORRLX
KYC089-212145-
/O.NEW.KRLX.TO.W.0019.260721T2056Z-260721T2145Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Charleston WV
456 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Greenup County in northeastern Kentucky...
* Until 545 PM EDT.
* At 455 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of Vanceburg, or 16 miles southwest of
Portsmouth, moving east at 15 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...
Load around 510 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brushart and Warnock.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3855 8310 3857 8310 3859 8307 3861 8308
3862 8307 3863 8307 3861 8285 3847 8299
3852 8315 3853 8314
TIME...MOT...LOC 2055Z 288DEG 15KT 3861 8319
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
JP
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-07-21 16:10:25
730
WWUS51 KRLX 212110
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
510 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
KYC089-212145-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260721T2145Z/
Greenup KY-
510 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL GREENUP COUNTY...
At 509 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Load, or 12 miles north of Carter Caves State Park,
moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Load around 515 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Brushart and Warnock.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3855 8310 3857 8310 3859 8307 3861 8308
3862 8307 3863 8307 3861 8285 3847 8299
3852 8315 3853 8314
TIME...MOT...LOC 2109Z 288DEG 20KT 3855 8308
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SINCAVAGE
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-07-21 16:27:25
344
WWUS51 KRLX 212127
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
527 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
KYC089-212145-
/O.CON.KRLX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260721T2145Z/
Greenup KY-
527 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL
GREENUP COUNTY...
At 526 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Greenbo Lake, or 11 miles north of Grayson, moving
southeast at 25 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Greenup County, including the following locations... Warnock.
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.
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 3858 8300 3861 8296 3861 8285 3847 8299
3849 8307
TIME...MOT...LOC 2126Z 301DEG 23KT 3850 8297
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SINCAVAGE
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2026-07-21 16:34:25
731
WWUS51 KRLX 212133
SVSRLX
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Charleston WV
533 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
KYC089-212143-
/O.CAN.KRLX.TO.W.0019.000000T0000Z-260721T2145Z/
Greenup KY-
533 PM EDT Tue Jul 21 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL GREENUP COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northeastern Kentucky.
&&
LAT...LON 3858 8300 3861 8296 3861 8285 3847 8299
3849 8307
TIME...MOT...LOC 2132Z 288DEG 15KT 3849 8293
$$
SINCAVAGE
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