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Tornado Warning for Carter, KY; Lawrence, KY

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Carter, Lawrence
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TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky... Carter County in northeastern Kentucky... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 503 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Camp...

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.

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TORRLX The National Weather Service in Charleston West Virginia has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Lawrence County in northeastern Kentucky... Carter County in northeastern Kentucky... * Until 545 PM EDT. * At 503 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Camp Dix, or 11 miles northwest of Carter Caves State Park, moving southeast at 45 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... Olive Hill, Carter Caves State Park, and Gesling around 510 PM EDT. Grayson Lake State Park around 525 PM EDT. Webbville around 535 PM EDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Houckville, Grahn, Soldier, Globe, Carter, Willard, and Hitchins.

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    Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 5:03PM EDT until August 11 at 5:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV

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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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