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2021 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 34

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

345 
WFUS53 KPAH 110229
TORPAH
KYC075-105-MOC133-110330-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0034.211211T0229Z-211211T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
829 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Fulton County in western Kentucky...
  Hickman County in western Kentucky...
  South central Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 930 PM CST.

* At 829 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Tiptonville, or near Reelfoot Lake State Park,
  moving northeast at 55 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Hickman around 855 PM CST.
  Cayce around 905 PM CST.
  Clinton around 910 PM CST.
  Fulgham around 915 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Boundurant.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3651 8941 3677 8891 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 237DEG 46KT 3634 8950 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

PS
209 
WWUS53 KPAH 110241
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
841 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC075-105-MOC133-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-Mississippi MO-
841 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR FULTON...
HICKMAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
    
At 841 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Clayton, or near Reelfoot Lake State Park, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Hickman around 855 PM CST.
  Cayce around 905 PM CST.
  Clinton around 910 PM CST.
  Fulgham around 915 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Boundurant.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3651 8941 3677 8891 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0241Z 237DEG 46KT 3642 8934 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

PS
421 
WWUS53 KPAH 110301
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

MOC133-110311-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Mississippi MO-
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for western
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3651 8918 3669 8899 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0301Z 237DEG 46KT 3656 8906 

$$

KYC075-105-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
        
At 901 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Cayce, or 7 miles east of Hickman, moving northeast at
55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Clinton around 910 PM CST.
  Fulgham around 915 PM CST.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3651 8918 3669 8899 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0301Z 237DEG 46KT 3656 8906 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

PS
704 
WWUS53 KPAH 110309
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
909 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC075-105-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
909 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
    
At 909 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Fulgham, or near Clinton, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Fulton and southeastern Hickman Counties.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 5 and 8.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3655 8900 3663 8900 3676 8882 3654 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0309Z 237DEG 46KT 3661 8894 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

PS
226 
WWUS53 KPAH 110321
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
921 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC075-105-110331-
/O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
921 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN
HICKMAN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 930 PM CST...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However small hail
is still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for western
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3655 8900 3663 8900 3676 8882 3654 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0321Z 237DEG 46KT 3669 8879 

$$

PS
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345 
WFUS53 KPAH 110229
TORPAH
KYC075-105-MOC133-110330-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0034.211211T0229Z-211211T0330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
829 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Fulton County in western Kentucky...
  Hickman County in western Kentucky...
  South central Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 930 PM CST.

* At 829 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Tiptonville, or near Reelfoot Lake State Park,
  moving northeast at 55 mph.

  This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

  IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris 
           may be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile 
           homes will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
           businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete 
           destruction is possible.

* The tornado will be near...
  Hickman around 855 PM CST.
  Cayce around 905 PM CST.
  Clinton around 910 PM CST.
  Fulgham around 915 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Boundurant.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3651 8941 3677 8891 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 237DEG 46KT 3634 8950 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

PS
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209 
WWUS53 KPAH 110241
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
841 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC075-105-MOC133-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-Mississippi MO-
841 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR FULTON...
HICKMAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
    
At 841 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Clayton, or near Reelfoot Lake State Park, moving
northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Hickman around 855 PM CST.
  Cayce around 905 PM CST.
  Clinton around 910 PM CST.
  Fulgham around 915 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Boundurant.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3651 8941 3677 8891 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0241Z 237DEG 46KT 3642 8934 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

PS
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421 
WWUS53 KPAH 110301
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

MOC133-110311-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Mississippi MO-
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
    
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out 
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for western
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3651 8918 3669 8899 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0301Z 237DEG 46KT 3656 8906 

$$

KYC075-105-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
        
At 901 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Cayce, or 7 miles east of Hickman, moving northeast at
55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

The tornado will be near...
  Clinton around 910 PM CST.
  Fulgham around 915 PM CST.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3651 8918 3669 8899 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0301Z 237DEG 46KT 3656 8906 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

PS
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704 
WWUS53 KPAH 110309
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
909 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC075-105-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
909 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
    
At 909 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Fulgham, or near Clinton, moving northeast at 55 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.

IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may 
         be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes 
         will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes, 
         businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction 
         is possible.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Fulton and southeastern Hickman Counties.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 5 and 8.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.

Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3655 8900 3663 8900 3676 8882 3654 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0309Z 237DEG 46KT 3661 8894 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN

$$

PS
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226 
WWUS53 KPAH 110321
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
921 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC075-105-110331-
/O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
921 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN
HICKMAN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 930 PM CST...
        
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.  However small hail
is still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for western
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3655 8900 3663 8900 3676 8882 3654 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0321Z 237DEG 46KT 3669 8879 

$$

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