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Home Tornado Warning 0022 Issued by the Jackson Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-05-16 21:26:47 641 WFUS53 KJKL 170226 TORJKL KYC063-205-170300- /O.NEW.KJKL.TO.W.0022.250517T0226Z-250517T0300Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service JACKSON KY 1026 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 The National Weather Service in JACKSON KY has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Rowan County in east central Kentucky... Northern Elliott County in east central Kentucky... * Until 1100 PM EDT. * At 1026 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Ramey, or 7 miles west of Morehead, moving east at 40 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... Morehead around 1030 PM EDT. Munson around 1035 PM EDT. Gates around 1040 PM EDT. Vale around 1045 PM EDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Farley and Stark. 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. && LAT...LON 3819 8327 3820 8323 3827 8317 3823 8309 3818 8305 3819 8305 3821 8301 3817 8298 3818 8292 3814 8291 3811 8356 3812 8355 3815 8357 3812 8360 3815 8362 3817 8359 3819 8364 3821 8357 3824 8356 3830 8334 TIME...MOT...LOC 0226Z 260DEG 36KT 3816 8358 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ GREIF Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 21:34:02 929 WWUS53 KJKL 170233 SVSJKL Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service JACKSON KY 1033 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 KYC063-205-170300- /O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250517T0300Z/ Rowan KY-Elliott KY- 1033 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR CENTRAL ROWAN AND NORTHWESTERN ELLIOTT COUNTIES... At 1033 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bluestone, or over Morehead, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Morehead around 1040 PM EDT. Haldeman around 1045 PM EDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Farley. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather. && LAT...LON 3812 8354 3823 8355 3829 8333 3819 8327 3820 8323 3827 8317 3823 8309 3818 8305 3819 8305 3821 8301 3814 8300 3812 8343 TIME...MOT...LOC 0233Z 260DEG 36KT 3817 8349 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN $$ GREIF Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 21:42:02 078 WWUS53 KJKL 170241 SVSJKL Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service JACKSON KY 1041 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 KYC063-205-170300- /O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250517T0300Z/ Rowan KY-Elliott KY- 1041 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL ROWAN AND NORTHWESTERN ELLIOTT COUNTIES... At 1041 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Christy, or near Morehead, moving east at 40 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and two inch 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... Haldeman around 1045 PM EDT. Farley around 1050 PM EDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Stark and Bruin. 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. && LAT...LON 3812 8343 3823 8346 3827 8332 3819 8327 3820 8323 3827 8317 3823 8309 3818 8305 3819 8305 3821 8301 3814 8300 3813 8332 TIME...MOT...LOC 0241Z 260DEG 36KT 3818 8339 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ GREIF Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 21:49:33 409 WWUS53 KJKL 170249 SVSJKL Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service JACKSON KY 1049 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 KYC063-205-170300- /O.CON.KJKL.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250517T0300Z/ Rowan KY-Elliott KY- 1049 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1100 PM EDT FOR EAST CENTRAL ROWAN AND NORTHWESTERN ELLIOTT COUNTIES... At 1048 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Wagner Store, or 8 miles northwest of Sandy Hook, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and two inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. This dangerous storm will be near... Stark around 1055 PM EDT. Bruin around 1100 PM EDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! If a tornado or other severe weather is spotted, report it to the National Weather Service or your local nearest law enforcement agency who will send your report. This act may save lives of others in the path of dangerous weather. && LAT...LON 3813 8332 3823 8334 3824 8330 3819 8327 3820 8323 3827 8317 3823 8309 3818 8305 3819 8305 3821 8301 3814 8300 TIME...MOT...LOC 0248Z 265DEG 42KT 3817 8326 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN $$ GREIF Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-05-16 21:57:33 570 WWUS53 KJKL 170257 SVSJKL Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service JACKSON KY 1057 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 KYC063-205-170306- /O.EXP.KJKL.TO.W.0022.000000T0000Z-250517T0300Z/ Rowan KY-Elliott KY- 1057 PM EDT Fri May 16 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL ROWAN AND NORTHWESTERN ELLIOTT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 1100 PM EDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, small hail and gusty winds are still possible with this thunderstorm. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM EDT for east central Kentucky. 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 Elliott County until 11:15 PM EDT. && LAT...LON 3813 8332 3823 8334 3824 8330 3819 8327 3820 8323 3827 8317 3823 8309 3818 8305 3819 8305 3821 8301 3814 8300 TIME...MOT...LOC 0256Z 260DEG 36KT 3818 8317 $$ GREIF |