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2025 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 46

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

RADAR Composite at Issuance Time

Storm Based Warning History

503 
WFUS53 KPAH 302303
TORPAH
ILC003-153-KYC007-MOC201-302330-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0046.250330T2303Z-250330T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
603 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
  Central Alexander County in southern Illinois...
  Northern Ballard County in western Kentucky...
  Northeastern Scott County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 630 PM CDT.

* At 603 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Kelso, or near Scott City, moving east at 55 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...
  Mounds, Tamms, Olive Branch, and Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area 
  around 610 PM CDT.
  Mound City around 615 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Commerce, New Grand Chain, Ullin, Olmsted, Pulaski, and Thebes.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 5 and 19.
 Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 82 and 90.

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 3724 8956 3732 8905 3729 8904 3731 8901
      3731 8899 3730 8896 3730 8893 3722 8893
      3710 8888 3706 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 261DEG 49KT 3716 8946 

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

$$

JGG
232 
WWUS53 KPAH 302312
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
612 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

ILC003-153-KYC007-MOC201-302330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-250330T2330Z/
Pulaski IL-Alexander IL-Ballard KY-Scott MO-
612 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
PULASKI...CENTRAL ALEXANDER...NORTHERN BALLARD AND NORTHEASTERN SCOTT
COUNTIES...

At 612 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Olive Branch, or
8 miles east of Scott City, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Mounds and Tamms around 620 PM CDT.
  Karnak around 630 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Commerce, New Grand Chain, Ullin, Olmsted, Pulaski, and Thebes.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 5 and
19.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3725 8949 3732 8905 3729 8904 3731 8901
      3731 8899 3730 8896 3730 8893 3722 8893
      3710 8888 3707 8947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 256DEG 43KT 3720 8938 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JGG
209 
WWUS53 KPAH 302313
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
613 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

ILC003-153-KYC007-MOC201-302330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-250330T2330Z/
Pulaski IL-Alexander IL-Ballard KY-Scott MO-
613 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
PULASKI...CENTRAL ALEXANDER...NORTHERN BALLARD AND NORTHEASTERN SCOTT
COUNTIES...

At 613 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Olive Branch, or 10 miles east of Scott City, moving
east 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...
  Mounds and Tamms around 620 PM CDT.
  Karnak around 630 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Commerce, New Grand Chain, Ullin, Olmsted, Pulaski, and Thebes.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 5 and
19.
 
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 3725 8949 3732 8905 3729 8904 3731 8901
      3731 8899 3730 8896 3730 8893 3722 8893
      3710 8888 3707 8947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 257DEG 46KT 3720 8934 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JGG
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503 
WFUS53 KPAH 302303
TORPAH
ILC003-153-KYC007-MOC201-302330-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0046.250330T2303Z-250330T2330Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
603 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
  Central Alexander County in southern Illinois...
  Northern Ballard County in western Kentucky...
  Northeastern Scott County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 630 PM CDT.

* At 603 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Kelso, or near Scott City, moving east at 55 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...
  Mounds, Tamms, Olive Branch, and Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area 
  around 610 PM CDT.
  Mound City around 615 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Commerce, New Grand Chain, Ullin, Olmsted, Pulaski, and Thebes.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 5 and 19.
 Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 82 and 90.

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 3724 8956 3732 8905 3729 8904 3731 8901
      3731 8899 3730 8896 3730 8893 3722 8893
      3710 8888 3706 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 2303Z 261DEG 49KT 3716 8946 

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

$$

JGG
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232 
WWUS53 KPAH 302312
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
612 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

ILC003-153-KYC007-MOC201-302330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-250330T2330Z/
Pulaski IL-Alexander IL-Ballard KY-Scott MO-
612 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
PULASKI...CENTRAL ALEXANDER...NORTHERN BALLARD AND NORTHEASTERN SCOTT
COUNTIES...

At 612 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Olive Branch, or
8 miles east of Scott City, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Mounds and Tamms around 620 PM CDT.
  Karnak around 630 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Commerce, New Grand Chain, Ullin, Olmsted, Pulaski, and Thebes.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 5 and
19.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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 3725 8949 3732 8905 3729 8904 3731 8901
      3731 8899 3730 8896 3730 8893 3722 8893
      3710 8888 3707 8947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2312Z 256DEG 43KT 3720 8938 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JGG
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209 
WWUS53 KPAH 302313
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
613 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

ILC003-153-KYC007-MOC201-302330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0046.000000T0000Z-250330T2330Z/
Pulaski IL-Alexander IL-Ballard KY-Scott MO-
613 PM CDT Sun Mar 30 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 630 PM CDT FOR
PULASKI...CENTRAL ALEXANDER...NORTHERN BALLARD AND NORTHEASTERN SCOTT
COUNTIES...

At 613 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Olive Branch, or 10 miles east of Scott City, moving
east 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...
  Mounds and Tamms around 620 PM CDT.
  Karnak around 630 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Commerce, New Grand Chain, Ullin, Olmsted, Pulaski, and Thebes.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 5 and
19.
 
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 3725 8949 3732 8905 3729 8904 3731 8901
      3731 8899 3730 8896 3730 8893 3722 8893
      3710 8888 3707 8947
TIME...MOT...LOC 2313Z 257DEG 46KT 3720 8934 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JGG

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