Tornado Warning 16, NWS Louisville, KY

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
313 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

INC077-143-KYC223-180800-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260618T0800Z/
Jefferson IN-Scott IN-Trimble KY-
313 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM EDT FOR
JEFFERSON...NORTHEASTERN SCOTT AND NORTHWESTERN TRIMBLE COUNTIES...

At 313 AM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 8 miles northeast of Scottsburg, moving east 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...
  Madison around 325 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wakefield, Middlefork, Hanover, North Madison, Volga, Kent, Deputy,
Blocher, Belleview, and Bryantsburg.

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!

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

&&

LAT...LON 3874 8532 3873 8533 3867 8532 3870 8569
      3872 8577 3879 8576 3882 8570 3882 8561
      3885 8561 3885 8557 3888 8557 3888 8554
      3891 8553 3891 8534
TIME...MOT...LOC 0713Z 266DEG 41KT 3876 8566 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Padgett

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
320 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

INC143-180730-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260618T0800Z/
Scott IN-
320 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN SCOTT COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has  moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for south central
Indiana...and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3891 8534 3874 8532 3873 8533 3867 8532
      3869 8561 3871 8561 3871 8565 3873 8565
      3874 8568 3882 8568 3882 8561 3885 8561
      3885 8557 3888 8557 3888 8554 3891 8553
TIME...MOT...LOC 0720Z 266DEG 41KT 3877 8555 

$$

INC077-KYC223-180800-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260618T0800Z/
Jefferson IN-Trimble KY-
320 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM EDT FOR JEFFERSON
AND NORTHWESTERN TRIMBLE COUNTIES...

At 320 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located 8 miles west of
Madison, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Madison around 325 AM EDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Wakefield, Middlefork, Hanover, North Madison, Volga, Kent, Deputy,
Belleview, Bryantsburg, and Madison Municipal Airport.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!

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

&&

LAT...LON 3891 8534 3874 8532 3873 8533 3867 8532
      3869 8561 3871 8561 3871 8565 3873 8565
      3874 8568 3882 8568 3882 8561 3885 8561
      3885 8557 3888 8557 3888 8554 3891 8553
TIME...MOT...LOC 0720Z 266DEG 41KT 3877 8555 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Padgett

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
328 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

INC077-KYC223-180800-
/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260618T0800Z/
Jefferson IN-Trimble KY-
328 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 AM EDT FOR CENTRAL
JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN TRIMBLE COUNTIES...

At 328 AM EDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Madison, moving
east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Jefferson and northwestern Trimble Counties, including the
following locations... Hanover, North Madison, Volga, Ringwald,
China, Hanover Beach, Belleview, Milton, Smyrna, and Wirt.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!

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

&&

LAT...LON 3874 8532 3873 8533 3867 8532 3869 8543
      3870 8548 3876 8553 3881 8552 3885 8545
      3888 8534
TIME...MOT...LOC 0728Z 266DEG 41KT 3878 8543 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN

$$

Padgett

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
341 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

INC077-KYC223-180750-
/O.CAN.KLMK.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-260618T0800Z/
Jefferson IN-Trimble KY-
341 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR CENTRAL JEFFERSON AND NORTHWESTERN TRIMBLE
COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM EDT for south central
Indiana...and central Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3874 8532 3873 8533 3867 8532 3869 8543
      3870 8548 3876 8553 3881 8552 3885 8545
      3888 8534
TIME...MOT...LOC 0735Z 266DEG 41KT 3879 8525 

$$

Padgett

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Louisville KY
133 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Storms are ongoing across south central IN and southern IL
  that will continue to move east into the forecast area. All
  severe threats remain on the table as these storms have a
  history of producing.

* A Flood Watch is in effect from 9 PM EDT tonight to 9 AM EDT
  tomorrow, mainly along and north of I-64.

* The cold front stalls across the region, leading to additional
  potential for scattered strong to severe storms, excessive
  rainfall, and isolated flash flooding across south-central KY
  Thursday afternoon and evening.

* A reprieve from rainfall comes Friday and Saturday before the next
  round of widespread rain returns starting late Saturday night.

&&

.SHORT TERM /THROUGH TONIGHT/...
Issued at 133 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

A low pressure system is currently centered over the Wisconsin and
Illinois border with a cold front stretched SW through northern
Illinois and north central Missouri. A low level jet is also
centered over central Indiana that will begin to sink south slightly
as the cold front starts to push SE.

Ahead of the front, a line of strong to severe storms will move
through the Ohio Valley overnight. Southern IN counties can expect
storms to start to move in between 12 and 2 am EDT, and continue to
move SE into northern KY through the early morning hours. Storms
will have the potential to produce wind, hail, and even a few
tornadoes. The greatest severe potential remains in southern IN and
northern KY along the Ohio River. The environment is expected to
hold on to 1500 - 2000 J/kg with the capping expected to diminish
through the night. Additionally, low level wind shear values will
likely range from 40-50 kts as a strong low level jet is over the
area through the night. There is a possibility that the lower level
inhibition holds on and decreases the severe threat to the area by
preventing any additional growth. PWAT values are currently hovering
around 2" and are expected to hold steady. As storms move through
this leads to a flash flooding concern, especially with training
storms. QPF values will likely range 1" to 2" throughout the area,
with some localized values of 3" possible with longer residence
times. A Flood Watch is has been issued for the northern part of the
CWA through Thursday morning.

Thursday afternoon and evening another round of severe storms are
possible for central and southern parts of KY as the cold front
slows over the Ohio Valley. As ample moisture stays in place over
the region flooding will be an area of concern, along with damaging
winds. A secondary Flood Watch for tomorrow is likely for areas in
south central KY. The overall shear profile will weaken through the
day tomorrow, deceasing the threat for tornado potential. Scattered
rain showers and a few thunderstorms will move in behind this line
of storms that will persist overnight.

&&

.LONG TERM /FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 133 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

The previously mentioned cold front will finally move out of eastern
KY Friday morning, along with any lingering rain showers. Surface
high pressure will build in behind the front bringing warm and dry
weather. Northwesterly flow will become dominant keeping maximum
temperatures on Friday in the low 80s with mostly clear skies.
Dewpoints are expected to stay in the upper 50s and low 60s, leading
to a very nice Friday. Saturday is looking to be a rinse and repeat
with highs in the low to mid 80s.

Dry weather comes to an end for the later half of the weekend as a
shortwave ejects from the Rockies Saturday night into Sunday morning.
A surface low pressure will then form and move into the Ohio Valley.
Widespread rain showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected to
move ESE through the forecast area Sunday afternoon and evening into
Monday. Severe threats are uncertain at this point, but is not out
of the question. Instability seems to be marginal with the highest
values remaining elevated. PWAT values greater than 1.5" will
quickly build into the area ahead of the low. Long range guidance is
estimating QPF near 1.5" by Monday night, therefore continued
monitoring will be needed for any flooding concerns.

The surface low will move east out of the area Monday evening, with
another area of high pressure building in behind it. Several chances
for scattered rain showers through midweek will be possible as
several shortwaves move through. However, chances remain low as the
high pressure and drier air stays in place. Temperatures are
expected to remain in the low to mid 80s through midweek.

&&

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 127 AM EDT Thu Jun 18 2026

Gusty southwesterly winds will prevail through the overnight period.
A line of showers and storms will drop south through the overnight
hours. Some storms will be strong to severe bringing a chance for
severe weather hazards and heavy rainfall. This line of showers and
storms will weaken as it moves south. VIS will likely drop to 1-2SM
at times. South of I64, CIGs are expected to be high-end MVFR in the
morning and into the early afternoon and showers and storms
continue.

&&

.LMK WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
KY...Flood Watch until 9 AM EDT this morning for KYZ025-029>043-049.
IN...Flood Watch until 9 AM EDT /8 AM CDT/ this morning for
     INZ076>079-083-084-089>092.

&&

SHORT TERM...CAL
LONG TERM...CAL
AVIATION...SRW