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2024 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 43

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WFUS53 KPAH 082113
TORPAH
ILC059-165-082145-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0043.240508T2113Z-240508T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
413 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Saline County in southern Illinois... 
  Southwestern Gallatin County in southern Illinois...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 412 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located about 5 miles south of Harrisburg, moving east 
  at 35 mph. The tornadic part of the storm should stay south of 
  Harrisburg.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  South of Harrisburg around 415 PM CDT.
  Equality around 420 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Junction.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3761 8859 3772 8861 3778 8824 3760 8824
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 265DEG 29KT 3767 8858 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CN
737 
WWUS53 KPAH 082123
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
423 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ILC059-165-082145-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240508T2145Z/
Saline IL-Gallatin IL-
423 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SALINE AND SOUTHWESTERN GALLATIN COUNTIES...

At 422 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located south of Harrisburg, moving east at 35 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...
  Equality around 430 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Junction.

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 3761 8859 3772 8861 3778 8824 3760 8824
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 265DEG 29KT 3768 8847 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

CN
767 
WWUS53 KPAH 082132 CCA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
432 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ILC059-165-082200-
/O.COR.KPAH.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240508T2145Z/
Saline IL-Gallatin IL-
432 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SALINE AND SOUTHWESTERN GALLATIN COUNTIES...

At 431 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 5 miles southwest of Equality, or 9 miles east of 
Harrisburg, moving east at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Equality around 435 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Junction.

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 3761 8859 3772 8861 3778 8824 3760 8824
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 265DEG 29KT 3768 8847 

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

$$

CN
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728 
WFUS53 KPAH 082113
TORPAH
ILC059-165-082145-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0043.240508T2113Z-240508T2145Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
413 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Saline County in southern Illinois... 
  Southwestern Gallatin County in southern Illinois...

* Until 445 PM CDT.

* At 412 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a 
  tornado was located about 5 miles south of Harrisburg, moving east 
  at 35 mph. The tornadic part of the storm should stay south of 
  Harrisburg.

  HAZARD...Tornado.

  SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

  IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
           shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. 
           Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree 
           damage is likely.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  South of Harrisburg around 415 PM CDT.
  Equality around 420 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Junction.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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 3761 8859 3772 8861 3778 8824 3760 8824
TIME...MOT...LOC 2112Z 265DEG 29KT 3767 8858 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CN
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737 
WWUS53 KPAH 082123
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
423 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ILC059-165-082145-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240508T2145Z/
Saline IL-Gallatin IL-
423 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SALINE AND SOUTHWESTERN GALLATIN COUNTIES...

At 422 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located south of Harrisburg, moving east at 35 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...
  Equality around 430 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Junction.

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 3761 8859 3772 8861 3778 8824 3760 8824
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 265DEG 29KT 3768 8847 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN

$$

CN
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767 
WWUS53 KPAH 082132 CCA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
432 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ILC059-165-082200-
/O.COR.KPAH.TO.W.0043.000000T0000Z-240508T2145Z/
Saline IL-Gallatin IL-
432 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 445 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SALINE AND SOUTHWESTERN GALLATIN COUNTIES...

At 431 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located 5 miles southwest of Equality, or 9 miles east of 
Harrisburg, moving east at 35 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Equality around 435 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Junction.

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 3761 8859 3772 8861 3778 8824 3760 8824
TIME...MOT...LOC 2122Z 265DEG 29KT 3768 8847 

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

$$

CN

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