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2021 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 45

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Storm Based Warning History

550 
WFUS53 KPAH 110436
TORPAH
KYC107-149-177-110530-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0045.211211T0436Z-211211T0530Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1036 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky...
  McLean County in northwestern Kentucky...
  Northeastern Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until 1130 PM CST.
    
* At 1035 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Dawson Springs, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Madisonville and Mortons Gap around 1050 PM CST.
  Graham around 1105 PM CST.
  Livermore around 1125 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include White
Plains, Hanson, Sacramento, Island, Nebo, Slaughters, Bremen and
South Carrollton.

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 8696 3719 8737 3740 8769 3748 8754
      3749 8749 3764 8729 3757 8713 3756 8704
      3748 8711 3737 8710 3734 8713 3732 8711
      3737 8707 3736 8703
TIME...MOT...LOC 0435Z 238DEG 37KT 3719 8764 

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

$$

Perez
363 
WWUS53 KPAH 110507
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1107 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC107-110517-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211211T0530Z/
Hopkins KY-
1107 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HOPKINS 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 200 AM CST for northwestern
Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 200 AM CST for
south central Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until
500 AM CST for south central and northwestern Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3727 8731 3732 8735 3739 8730 3741 8732
      3748 8711 3737 8710 3734 8713 3732 8711
      3737 8707 3736 8703 3732 8700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0507Z 240DEG 47KT 3742 8714 

$$

KYC149-177-110530-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211211T0530Z/
Muhlenberg KY-McLean KY-
1107 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN MUHLENBERG AND SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTIES...
        
At 1107 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Livermore, or 8 miles north of Central City, 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Muhlenberg and southeastern McLean Counties, including
the following locations... Sacramento, Island, Bremen and South
Carrollton.

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 3727 8731 3732 8735 3739 8730 3741 8732
      3748 8711 3737 8710 3734 8713 3732 8711
      3737 8707 3736 8703 3732 8700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0507Z 240DEG 47KT 3742 8714 

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

$$

Perez
628 
WWUS53 KPAH 110515 RRA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1115 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC149-177-110525-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211211T0530Z/
Muhlenberg KY-McLean KY-
1115 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MUHLENBERG AND SOUTHEASTERN
MCLEAN COUNTIES 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 200 AM CST for northwestern
Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 200 AM CST for
south central Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until
500 AM CST for south central and northwestern Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3727 8731 3732 8735 3739 8730 3741 8732
      3748 8711 3737 8710 3734 8713 3732 8711
      3737 8707 3736 8703 3732 8700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0512Z 238DEG 37KT 3747 8705 

$$

Perez
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550 
WFUS53 KPAH 110436
TORPAH
KYC107-149-177-110530-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0045.211211T0436Z-211211T0530Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1036 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Northern Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky...
  McLean County in northwestern Kentucky...
  Northeastern Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until 1130 PM CST.
    
* At 1035 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Dawson Springs, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Madisonville and Mortons Gap around 1050 PM CST.
  Graham around 1105 PM CST.
  Livermore around 1125 PM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include White
Plains, Hanson, Sacramento, Island, Nebo, Slaughters, Bremen and
South Carrollton.

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 8696 3719 8737 3740 8769 3748 8754
      3749 8749 3764 8729 3757 8713 3756 8704
      3748 8711 3737 8710 3734 8713 3732 8711
      3737 8707 3736 8703
TIME...MOT...LOC 0435Z 238DEG 37KT 3719 8764 

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

$$

Perez
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363 
WWUS53 KPAH 110507
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1107 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC107-110517-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211211T0530Z/
Hopkins KY-
1107 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN HOPKINS 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 200 AM CST for northwestern
Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 200 AM CST for
south central Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until
500 AM CST for south central and northwestern Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3727 8731 3732 8735 3739 8730 3741 8732
      3748 8711 3737 8710 3734 8713 3732 8711
      3737 8707 3736 8703 3732 8700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0507Z 240DEG 47KT 3742 8714 

$$

KYC149-177-110530-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211211T0530Z/
Muhlenberg KY-McLean KY-
1107 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1130 PM CST FOR
NORTHWESTERN MUHLENBERG AND SOUTHEASTERN MCLEAN COUNTIES...
        
At 1107 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Livermore, or 8 miles north of Central City, 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.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Muhlenberg and southeastern McLean Counties, including
the following locations... Sacramento, Island, Bremen and South
Carrollton.

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 3727 8731 3732 8735 3739 8730 3741 8732
      3748 8711 3737 8710 3734 8713 3732 8711
      3737 8707 3736 8703 3732 8700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0507Z 240DEG 47KT 3742 8714 

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

$$

Perez
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628 
WWUS53 KPAH 110515 RRA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1115 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

KYC149-177-110525-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-211211T0530Z/
Muhlenberg KY-McLean KY-
1115 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MUHLENBERG AND SOUTHEASTERN
MCLEAN COUNTIES 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 200 AM CST for northwestern
Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 200 AM CST for
south central Kentucky. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until
500 AM CST for south central and northwestern Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3727 8731 3732 8735 3739 8730 3741 8732
      3748 8711 3737 8710 3734 8713 3732 8711
      3737 8707 3736 8703 3732 8700
TIME...MOT...LOC 0512Z 238DEG 37KT 3747 8705 

$$

Perez

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