Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Butler, Grayson, and Ohio Counties in Kentucky

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Louisville has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south-central and central Kentucky. The warning was issued at 9:23 PM CDT and remains in effect until 10:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Northern Butler County in south-central Kentucky
• Southwestern Grayson County in central Kentucky
• Southeastern Ohio County in central Kentucky

Specific locations expected to be impacted include Morgantown, Casey, Lee, Rochester, Monford, Horse Branch, Huntsville, Steff, Mining City, and Aberdeen.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for the region until 2:00 AM CDT.

Expected Conditions

At 9:23 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Dunmor, moving northeast at 55 mph. The primary hazard associated with this storm is wind gusts reaching 60 mph. Expected impacts include potential damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

• Alert Issued: March 15, 9:23 PM CDT
• Alert Expires: March 15, 10:15 PM CDT
• Storm Movement: Moving northeast at 55 mph
• Related Alerts: A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 2:00 AM CDT for south-central and central Kentucky.