Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southern Trigg County, Kentucky

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for southern Trigg County in western Kentucky. The alert was issued at 8:46 PM CDT following radar-indicated storm activity in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers southern Trigg County. Specific locations expected to be impacted include:

• Turkey Bay
• Wranglers Campground
• Land Between The Lakes Area
• Linton
• Interstate 24 in Kentucky near Mile Marker 70

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. Note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central and western Kentucky until 11:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

At 8:46 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line moving east at 70 mph. The following conditions are expected:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Penny-sized hail (0.75 inches).
• Movement: The storm system is moving rapidly at 70 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 9:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.