Georgetown, OH – A tornado warning has been issued Monday evening for parts of southern Ohio and northern Kentucky, with residents urged to take immediate shelter as dangerous storms track through the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Wilmington, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was detected by radar at 5:20 p.m. near Augusta, Kentucky. The storm is moving northeast at approximately 35 miles per hour. The warning is in effect until 5:45 p.m. EDT.
The affected area includes northwestern Mason County and northeastern Bracken County in Kentucky, along with southern Brown County in Ohio. Communities at risk include Georgetown, Ripley, Augusta, Decatur, Russellville, Dover, Higginsport, and Minerva.
Forecasters warn that flying debris will be dangerous to anyone caught outdoors, and mobile homes could be destroyed. Damage to roofs, vehicles, and trees is considered likely. No hail is expected with this storm, though rotation on radar indicates the threat of a tornado.
The National Weather Service advises residents to move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Those in mobile homes or vehicles are urged to seek shelter in a substantial structure and protect themselves from debris.
At least 15,000 people, nine schools, and one hospital fall within the warning area, according to the NWS impact map.
The tornado warning remains in effect until 5:45 p.m. EDT Monday, September 22, 2025. Updates will be issued as conditions develop.
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