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Tornado Warning for Boyd, KY; Carter, KY; Lawrence, KY

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Boyd, Carter, Lawrence
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What is happening

At 629 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Denton, or near Grayson Lake State Park, moving southeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes...

What the bulletin says to do

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. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.

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Bulletin details

At 629 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Denton, or near Grayson Lake State Park, moving southeast at 30 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... Denton and Webbville around 635 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Houckville, Willard, Fallsburg, and Hitchins.

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Official revisions

2 captured
  1. Update

    Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 6:29PM EDT until August 16 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision
  2. Alert

    Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 6:17PM EDT until August 16 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

    Official revision

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Publisher: Weather Alert Watch. Primary source: NWS Charleston WV. This page reorganizes official fields and does not add a forecast or expand the affected area.

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