Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Calloway, Marshall, and Trigg Counties in Kentucky

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning (NWS/NOAA alert type code: SVW). This alert is effective immediately and was issued at 10:38 AM CST on March 7, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in western Kentucky:

• Eastern Calloway County
• Southeastern Marshall County
• Southwestern Trigg County

Specific locations impacted include Turkey Bay, Golden Pond Visitors Center, Wranglers Campground, Land Between The Lakes Area, Canton, Aurora, New Concord, and Linton.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building for protection. Remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

Radar-indicated hazards include wind gusts of up to 60 mph. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. The storm line was located at 10:38 AM CST extending from 7 miles west of Turkey Bay to near Murray, moving east at 40 mph.

Timeline

The alert is currently in effect and is scheduled to expire at 11:15 AM CST on March 7, 2026.