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Tornado Warning — Boyd, KY; Carter, KY; Lawrence, KY
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Tornado Warning issued August 16 at 6:17PM EDT until August 16 at 6:45PM EDT by NWS Charleston WV
Measurements
| Coordinates | 38.1967, -82.8950 |
|---|---|
| Region | Boyd, KY; Carter, KY; Lawrence, KY |
| Expires | 2026-08-16T18:45:00-04:00 |
| Nws Urgency | Immediate |
| Nws Certainty | Observed |
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