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2024 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 84

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Storm Based Warning History

074 
WFUS53 KPAH 270004
TORPAH
ILC165-270100-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0084.240527T0004Z-240527T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
704 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

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

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 703 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Creal Springs, or 11 miles southeast of Marion,
  moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Near or just south of Harrisburg and Carrier Mills around 710 PM 
  CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stonefort and Muddy.

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 3763 8838 3761 8871 3771 8871 3781 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 251DEG 27KT 3762 8879 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CN
644 
WWUS53 KPAH 270018
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
718 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC165-270100-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0084.000000T0000Z-240527T0100Z/
Saline IL-
718 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
SALINE COUNTY...

At 718 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Carrier Mills, or 7 miles southwest of Harrisburg, moving east
at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
  Harrisburg and Carrier Mills around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stonefort and Muddy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3763 8838 3761 8871 3771 8871 3781 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 254DEG 27KT 3765 8865 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CN
263 
WWUS53 KPAH 270019 CCA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
719 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC165-270100-
/O.COR.KPAH.TO.W.0084.000000T0000Z-240527T0100Z/
Saline IL-
719 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
SALINE COUNTY...

At 719 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Carrier Mills, or 7 miles southwest of Harrisburg, moving east
at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
  Harrisburg and Carrier Mills around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stonefort and Muddy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3763 8838 3761 8871 3771 8871 3781 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 254DEG 27KT 3765 8865 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

CN
784 
WWUS53 KPAH 270029 RRA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
729 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC165-270100-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0084.000000T0000Z-240527T0100Z/
Saline IL-
729 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SALINE COUNTY...

At 729 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located south of Harrisburg, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...  
         Over rural areas of Saline County through 740 PM CDT.

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 3763 8838 3762 8861 3771 8860 3779 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 254DEG 27KT 3767 8855 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CN
520 
WWUS53 KPAH 270042
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
742 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC165-270052-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0084.000000T0000Z-240527T0100Z/
Saline IL-
742 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SALINE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 8838 3762 8861 3771 8860 3779 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 254DEG 27KT 3770 8843 

$$

CN
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074 
WFUS53 KPAH 270004
TORPAH
ILC165-270100-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0084.240527T0004Z-240527T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
704 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

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

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 703 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located over Creal Springs, or 11 miles southeast of Marion,
  moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

  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...
  Near or just south of Harrisburg and Carrier Mills around 710 PM 
  CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stonefort and Muddy.

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 3763 8838 3761 8871 3771 8871 3781 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0003Z 251DEG 27KT 3762 8879 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CN
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644 
WWUS53 KPAH 270018
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
718 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC165-270100-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0084.000000T0000Z-240527T0100Z/
Saline IL-
718 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
SALINE COUNTY...

At 718 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Carrier Mills, or 7 miles southwest of Harrisburg, moving east
at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
  Harrisburg and Carrier Mills around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stonefort and Muddy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3763 8838 3761 8871 3771 8871 3781 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 254DEG 27KT 3765 8865 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CN
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263 
WWUS53 KPAH 270019 CCA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
719 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC165-270100-
/O.COR.KPAH.TO.W.0084.000000T0000Z-240527T0100Z/
Saline IL-
719 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
SALINE COUNTY...

At 719 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Carrier Mills, or 7 miles southwest of Harrisburg, moving east
at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
  Harrisburg and Carrier Mills around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Stonefort and Muddy.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3763 8838 3761 8871 3771 8871 3781 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0018Z 254DEG 27KT 3765 8865 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$

CN
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784 
WWUS53 KPAH 270029 RRA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
729 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC165-270100-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0084.000000T0000Z-240527T0100Z/
Saline IL-
729 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN SALINE COUNTY...

At 729 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located south of Harrisburg, moving east at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...  
         Over rural areas of Saline County through 740 PM CDT.

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 3763 8838 3762 8861 3771 8860 3779 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0029Z 254DEG 27KT 3767 8855 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

CN
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520 
WWUS53 KPAH 270042
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
742 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

ILC165-270052-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0084.000000T0000Z-240527T0100Z/
Saline IL-
742 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN SALINE COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3763 8838 3762 8861 3771 8860 3779 8838
TIME...MOT...LOC 0041Z 254DEG 27KT 3770 8843 

$$

CN

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