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Tornado Warning 59, NWS Wilmington, OH
NWS Wilmington, OH issued this tornado warning at Aug 11, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT for Lewis County, Kentucky. It was in force for 15 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued.
The facts
- Issued
- Aug 11, 2026, 5:01 PM EDT (21:01 UTC)
- Expired
- Aug 11, 2026, 5:16 PM EDT
- In force
- 15 min
- Issued by
- NWS Wilmington, OH
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.0 in
County Lewis County, KY
The radar
The Jackson,KY radar (KJKL), 103 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 21:04 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2:36 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 7 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Cncnati-Daytn, OH (KILN), launched 12:00Z, 9.0 hours before the alert went out and 113 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 3952 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -27 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 708 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 29 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 144 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 188 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 2.4
- Supercell composite
- 13.3
The text
As transmitted.
550
WFUS51 KILN 112101
TORILN
KYC135-112130-
/O.NEW.KILN.TO.W.0059.260811T2101Z-260811T2130Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
501 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
The National Weather Service in Wilmington has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Lewis County in northeastern Kentucky...
* Until 530 PM EDT.
* At 501 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Camp Dix, 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.
* Locations impacted include...
Camp Dix, Head of Grassy, Rexton, Garrison, Kinniconick, and
Tannery.
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, go to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submit your report via social media, when you can do so safely.
&&
LAT...LON 3850 8336 3860 8329 3863 8325 3862 8321
3862 8318 3859 8308 3854 8312 3854 8314
3850 8317 3849 8319 3846 8320 3845 8321
3844 8321 3843 8324 3838 8324
TIME...MOT...LOC 2101Z 310DEG 48KT 3853 8327
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
$$
Aiena1 follow-up statement
399
WWUS51 KILN 112116
SVSILN
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
516 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
KYC135-112123-
/O.CAN.KILN.TO.W.0059.000000T0000Z-260811T2130Z/
Lewis KY-
516 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LEWIS COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northeastern Kentucky...and south central Ohio.
Please report previous tornadoes, wind damage or hail to the National
Weather Service by going to our website at weather.gov/iln and
submitting your report via social media.
&&
LAT...LON 3850 8336 3860 8329 3863 8325 3862 8321
3862 8318 3859 8308 3854 8312 3854 8314
3850 8317 3849 8319 3846 8320 3845 8321
3844 8321 3843 8324 3838 8324
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 310DEG 48KT 3842 8310
$$
AienaWhat forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Wilmington, OH wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Aug 11, 3:14 PM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- 1) Severe weather and flash flooding are possible with thunderstorms through early this evening. 2) Additional thunderstorms will continue to pose a flash flood risk tonight through Wednesday night. 3) Additional chances for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible through the end of the week with drier weather possible this weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Aug 11, 3:14 PM EDT, 1 hour 47 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
314 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
.WHAT HAS CHANGED...
Flash flood risk has increased in some areas for tonight/early
Wednesday.
&&
.KEY MESSAGES...
1) Severe weather and flash flooding are possible with thunderstorms
through early this evening.
2) Additional thunderstorms will continue to pose a flash flood risk
tonight through Wednesday night.
3) Additional chances for thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are
possible through the end of the week with drier weather possible this
weekend.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
The latest round of thunderstorms has begun affecting the area early
this afternoon. Based on latest trends, areas near and south of I-70
look to see the greatest risk for severe weather with this latest
round. The environment continues to be supportive of
damaging/destructive wind gusts, where localized gusts could reach
70 to 80 mph leading to more significant local damage compared to 60
mph wind gusts. In addition, there is the risk for isolated tornadoes
within line segments.
Storm motion will tend to be to the southeast, limiting training, however
due to high rainfall rates localized flash flooding will be possible
particularly in any more vulnerable areas that have received a lot
of rainfall within the past 24 hours, such as portions of
central/east central Ohio.
KEY MESSAGE 2)
Initial convection should move through the area by early this
evening, however any reprieve may be brief as plenty of high
resolution guidance suggests additional storms moving into the area
or developing over the area. The most likely area for this to occur
appears to be over southeast Indiana/southwest Ohio/northern Kentucky
however confidence in exact placement of new nocturnal convection is
rather low and it is possible this could be placed further north.
Wherever the new convection orients itself will have a low end severe
risk for damaging winds. A more significant flash flood risk may
emerge especially if activity aligns northwest to southeast and
repetitively moves across the same area. At this time, a Flood Watch
remains across the entire area through tonight/early Wednesday
morning.
It's unclear whether the balance of Wednesday may see a
another lull in convection, or if another round may impact at least
part of the area. If another round does occur, it could be late in
the day or Wednesday night, with continued risks for flash flooding
and at least a low end severe risk for damaging wind. Later updates
will have to refine and resolve timing/placement details of any late
Wednesday/Wednesday night convection.
KEY MESSAGE 3)
The active pattern may continue through the end of the week, but
details on individual disturbances and timing of hazardous weather
impacts are uncertain. Either way, we continue with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms through Friday. Guidance does suggest the
potential for drying to occur this weekend, and while we can't
complelty rule out a thunderstorm, the trend should be down for the
weekend.
&&
.AVIATION /18Z TUESDAY THROUGH SUNDAY/...
The latest round of storms will impact all terminals this afternoon.
Have allowed for a 2-4 hour TEMPO group for thunderstorms - may have
to amend for higher wind gusts that could be aoa 40 to 50 kt as
thunderstorms approach. A reprieve may be brief, as a lot of
guidance suggests another round of evening/overnight thunderstorms.
Confidence in location and timing are both low, so only have a PROB30
at this time. But as details become more clear, we will be able to
add more details to aviation forecasts.
OUTLOOK...Thunderstorms are possible at times through Friday.
&&
.ILN WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
OH...Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for OHZ026-034-035-042>046-
051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088.
KY...Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for KYZ089>100.
IN...Flood Watch through Wednesday morning for INZ050-058-059-066-
073>075-080.
&&
DISCUSSION...BPP
AVIATION...BPPHazardous weather outlook, Aug 11, 5:14 AM EDT, 11 hours 47 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Wilmington OH 514 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026 INZ050-058-059-066-073>075-080-KYZ089>100-OHZ026-034-035-042>046- 051>056-060>065-070>074-077>082-088-120915- Wayne-Fayette-Union-Franklin-Ripley-Dearborn-Ohio-Switzerland- Carroll-Gallatin-Boone-Kenton-Campbell-Owen-Grant-Pendleton-Bracken- Robertson-Mason-Lewis-Hardin-Mercer-Auglaize-Darke-Shelby-Logan- Delaware-Miami-Champaign-Clark-Madison-Licking-Preble-Montgomery- Greene-Pickaway-Fairfield-Butler-Warren-Clinton-Ross-Hocking- Hamilton-Clermont-Brown-Highland-Adams-Pike-Scioto- 514 AM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026 ...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING... This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Indiana, southeast Indiana, northeast Kentucky, northern Kentucky, central Ohio, south central Ohio, southwest Ohio and west central Ohio. .DAY ONE...Today and tonight. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. Several rounds of thunderstorms are expected today. Damaging winds, potentially significant, may result in widespread damage and power outages. Isolated tornadoes cannot be ruled out. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday. Please listen to NOAA Weather Radio or go to weather.gov on the Internet for more information about the following hazards. Flood Watch. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Aug 11, 4:03 PM EDT, 58 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
403 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0403 PM Flood Midland 39.31N 83.91W
08/11/2026 Clinton OH Public
68 has high water.
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 4:16 PM EDT, 45 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
416 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0350 PM Tstm Wnd Gst 1 S Wilder 39.02N 84.47W
08/11/2026 M56 MPH Campbell KY Mesonet
Mesonet station HHTS Alexandria 5 NW.
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 4:22 PM EDT, 39 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
422 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0348 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Highland Heights 39.03N 84.45W
08/11/2026 Campbell KY Public
Large tree limbs down and a tree uprooted.
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 4:25 PM EDT, 36 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
425 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0425 PM Hail Foster 38.80N 84.21W
08/11/2026 M0.50 Inch Bracken KY Public
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 4:33 PM EDT, 28 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
433 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0432 PM Flood Trenton 39.48N 84.46W
08/11/2026 Butler OH Amateur Radio
4 inches of standing water on Main Street
and Miami.
&&Local storm report, Aug 11, 4:40 PM EDT, 21 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Wilmington OH
440 PM EDT Tue Aug 11 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0439 PM Flood 1 WSW Sabina 39.49N 83.64W
08/11/2026 Clinton OH Emergency Mngr
Standing water in roadway.
&&The office that day
Everything else NWS Wilmington, OH issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 10:03 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 42 min |
| Aug 11, 10:46 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Lewis, Mason | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 11:24 AM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Lewis, Mason | 51 min |
| Aug 11, 3:06 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Boone | 24 min |
| Aug 11, 3:23 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 52 min |
| Aug 11, 3:24 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Kenton | 36 min |
| Aug 11, 3:31 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 29 min |
| Aug 11, 3:47 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton | 43 min |
| Aug 11, 3:49 PM EDT | Flash Flood Warning | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Kenton | 3 hr |
| Aug 11, 3:51 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Boone, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton | 24 min |
| Aug 11, 3:55 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Bracken, Campbell, Kenton, Pendleton | 35 min |
| Aug 11, 4:06 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Bracken, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton and 5 more | 54 min |
| Aug 11, 4:10 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Grant, Pendleton | 20 min |
| Aug 11, 4:19 PM EDT | Areal Flood Advisory | ILN | Boone, Campbell, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Pendleton | 3 hr |
| Aug 11, 4:19 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Lewis, Mason | 26 min |
| Aug 11, 4:22 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Bracken, Pendleton, Robertson | 23 min |
| Aug 11, 4:28 PM EDT | Tornado Warning | ILN | Lewis | 32 min |
| Aug 11, 4:44 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Lewis, Mason | 32 min |
| Aug 11, 7:22 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Carroll, Gallatin | 38 min |
| Aug 11, 7:45 PM EDT | Special Weather Statement | ILN | Carroll | 30 min |
| Aug 11, 7:53 PM EDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | ILN | Boone, Carroll, Gallatin, Grant, Kenton, Owen and 1 more | 19 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.