Catastrophic tornado damage reported in Mayfield, Kentucky
Catastrophic damage shown in Mayfield, Kentucky from tornado
Video shows catastrophic damage shown in Mayfield, Kentucky from a tornado.
A Tornado Emergency was issued for Mayfield, Kentucky, as a large tornado was spotted moving through the city.
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The National Weather Service urged residents to take shelter as the tornado was confirmed.
A tornado emergency is an enhanced warning to catch the attention of residents. The National Weather Service created the warning for the rare situation when a severe threat to human life is imminent or ongoing.
There were multiple reports of catastrophic damage within the city as a confirmed large tornado moved through the city.
Up to 200 people were reportedly trapped inside a candle factory.
The National Weather Service said they took a power hit and handed over their duties to another weather service office.
There is no word on if anyone was injured or killed during the tornado.
Continue to stay with FOX Weather as these storms continue.