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2025 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 20
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
603
WFUS53 KPAH 150509
TORPAH
ILC055-077-199-MOC157-150600-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0020.250315T0509Z-250315T0600Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1209 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Williamson County in southern Illinois...
Southeastern Jackson County in southern Illinois...
Southwestern Franklin County in south central Illinois...
East central Perry County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 100 AM CDT.
* At 1209 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Grand Tower, or 11 miles southwest of
Murphysboro, moving northeast at 65 mph.
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...
Murphysboro and Carbondale around 1215 AM CDT.
De Soto and Hurst around 1220 AM CDT.
Royalton, Elkville, Herrin, Cambria, and Carterville around 1225
AM CDT.
Energy, Crainville, Christopher, and Zeigler around 1230 AM CDT.
Johnston City, West Frankfort, and Valier around 1235 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whiteash, Colp, Gorham, Orient, North City, Buckner, Bush, and
Freeman Spur.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 57 and
65.
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 3781 8887 3760 8943 3760 8945 3759 8945
3757 8950 3770 8962 3803 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0509Z 238DEG 55KT 3768 8950
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SP
093
WWUS53 KPAH 150526
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1226 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MOC157-150536-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
Perry MO-
1226 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PERRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for south central
and southern Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3781 8887 3766 8933 3781 8942 3803 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0526Z 240DEG 43KT 3777 8929
$$
ILC055-077-199-150600-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
Williamson IL-Jackson IL-Franklin IL-
1226 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND SOUTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 1226 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Murphysboro, moving northeast at 50 mph.
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...
Royalton, De Soto, Elkville, Hurst, Herrin, Cambria, Carterville,
and Carbondale around 1230 AM CDT.
Energy, Crainville, and Zeigler around 1235 AM CDT.
Johnston City, West Frankfort, and Christopher around 1240 AM CDT.
Valier around 1250 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Colp,
Orient, Freeman Spur, North City, Buckner, and Bush.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 57 and
65.
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 3781 8887 3766 8933 3781 8942 3803 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0526Z 240DEG 43KT 3777 8929
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SP
485
WWUS53 KPAH 150546
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1246 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ILC055-077-199-150600-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
Williamson IL-Jackson IL-Franklin IL-
1246 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND SOUTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 1246 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Zeigler, or near Christopher, moving northeast at 50
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Johnston City, West Frankfort, Valier, and Christopher around 1250
AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Colp,
Orient, Freeman Spur, North City, Buckner, and Bush.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 58 and
65.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3781 8887 3778 8909 3793 8919 3803 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0546Z 238DEG 44KT 3789 8904
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SP
Permalink to 202503150509-KPAH-WFUS53-TORPAH
603
WFUS53 KPAH 150509
TORPAH
ILC055-077-199-MOC157-150600-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0020.250315T0509Z-250315T0600Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1209 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Williamson County in southern Illinois...
Southeastern Jackson County in southern Illinois...
Southwestern Franklin County in south central Illinois...
East central Perry County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 100 AM CDT.
* At 1209 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located near Grand Tower, or 11 miles southwest of
Murphysboro, moving northeast at 65 mph.
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...
Murphysboro and Carbondale around 1215 AM CDT.
De Soto and Hurst around 1220 AM CDT.
Royalton, Elkville, Herrin, Cambria, and Carterville around 1225
AM CDT.
Energy, Crainville, Christopher, and Zeigler around 1230 AM CDT.
Johnston City, West Frankfort, and Valier around 1235 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whiteash, Colp, Gorham, Orient, North City, Buckner, Bush, and
Freeman Spur.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 57 and
65.
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 3781 8887 3760 8943 3760 8945 3759 8945
3757 8950 3770 8962 3803 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0509Z 238DEG 55KT 3768 8950
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SP
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093
WWUS53 KPAH 150526
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1226 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MOC157-150536-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
Perry MO-
1226 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL PERRY COUNTY IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for south central
and southern Illinois.
&&
LAT...LON 3781 8887 3766 8933 3781 8942 3803 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0526Z 240DEG 43KT 3777 8929
$$
ILC055-077-199-150600-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
Williamson IL-Jackson IL-Franklin IL-
1226 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND SOUTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 1226 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Murphysboro, moving northeast at 50 mph.
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...
Royalton, De Soto, Elkville, Hurst, Herrin, Cambria, Carterville,
and Carbondale around 1230 AM CDT.
Energy, Crainville, and Zeigler around 1235 AM CDT.
Johnston City, West Frankfort, and Christopher around 1240 AM CDT.
Valier around 1250 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Colp,
Orient, Freeman Spur, North City, Buckner, and Bush.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 57 and
65.
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 3781 8887 3766 8933 3781 8942 3803 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0526Z 240DEG 43KT 3777 8929
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SP
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485
WWUS53 KPAH 150546
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1246 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ILC055-077-199-150600-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0020.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
Williamson IL-Jackson IL-Franklin IL-
1246 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN WILLIAMSON...NORTHEASTERN JACKSON AND SOUTHWESTERN
FRANKLIN COUNTIES...
At 1246 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Zeigler, or near Christopher, moving northeast at 50
mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Johnston City, West Frankfort, Valier, and Christopher around 1250
AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Colp,
Orient, Freeman Spur, North City, Buckner, and Bush.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 58 and
65.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3781 8887 3778 8909 3793 8919 3803 8903
TIME...MOT...LOC 0546Z 238DEG 44KT 3789 8904
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
SP
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