Kentucky Tornadoes
Current tornado warnings and watches for Kentucky from the National Weather Service. When a warning is active it is mapped here with the counties it covers.
Current tornadoes in Kentucky (0)
There are no active tornado warnings for Kentucky right now.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
No active items in this snapshot
That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Frequently asked questions
- When is tornado season in Kentucky?
- Tornadoes are most common in spring and early summer, roughly April through June, but they can occur in any month.
- What is the difference between a tornado watch and a warning?
- A tornado watch means conditions are favorable and you should stay alert. A tornado warning means a tornado has been sighted or indicated by radar and you should take shelter immediately.
- What should I do during a tornado warning?
- Go to the lowest floor and an interior room away from windows, cover your head and neck, and stay there until the warning ends. In a mobile home or vehicle, move to a sturdy building.
About tornadoes in Kentucky
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable and you should stay alert. A tornado warning means one has been sighted or indicated by radar and you should take shelter immediately. This page shows both when they are active.
Tornadoes are most common in spring and early summer, but they can occur in any month. Quiet is the normal state; when a warning is issued it appears here with the counties it covers.
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