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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Louisville KY
1217 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

KYC155-179-229-160430-
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Nelson KY-Marion KY-Washington KY-
1217 AM EDT Mon Mar 16 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM EDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN NELSON...NORTHWESTERN MARION AND SOUTHWESTERN WASHINGTON
COUNTIES...

At 1217 AM EDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 7 miles southwest of Taylorsville to near
Bardstown to 9 miles west of Lebanon, moving northeast at 65 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.

These tornadic storms will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Nelson, northwestern Marion and southwestern Washington
Counties, including the following locations... Loretto, Saint
Francis, Dant, East Bardstown, Bloomfield, Booker, Nerinx, Maud,
Botland, and Croakes.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3769 8547 3788 8546 3796 8524 3777 8530
      3760 8538 3754 8550
TIME...MOT...LOC 0417Z 242DEG 58KT 3795 8542 3775 8540 3754 8542 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

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