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2021 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 53

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Storm Based Warning History

520 
WFUS53 KPAH 110629
TORPAH
KYC219-110700-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0053.211211T0629Z-211211T0700Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1229 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Todd County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 100 AM CST.
    
* At 1228 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Pembroke, or 7 miles northeast of Oak Grove,
  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Elkton around 1245 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Trenton and Justice.

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 3674 8706 3670 8732 3687 8730 3688 8729
      3695 8706 3678 8705
TIME...MOT...LOC 0628Z 246DEG 43KT 3676 8737 

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

$$

Perez
226 
WWUS53 KPAH 110639
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1239 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC219-110700-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-211211T0700Z/
Todd KY-
1239 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CST FOR SOUTHERN
TODD COUNTY...
        
At 1238 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado 
was located over Elkton, moving east at 55 mph. Emergency management 
reports structure damage in Pembroke, Kentucky. This tornado has a 
history of producing significant damage.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Elkton, Trenton and Justice. 

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 3670 8732 3687 8730 3688 8729 3695 8706
      3677 8705 3674 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 0638Z 251DEG 49KT 3682 8719 

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

$$

Perez
866 
WWUS53 KPAH 110645
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1245 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC219-110700-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-211211T0700Z/
Todd KY-
1245 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN TODD COUNTY...
        
At 1245 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Elkton, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Elkton and Justice. 

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 3672 8720 3691 8719 3695 8706 3677 8705
      3674 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 0645Z 257DEG 46KT 3680 8704 

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

$$

Perez
088 
WWUS53 KPAH 110650
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1250 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC219-110659-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-211211T0700Z/
Todd KY-
1250 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TODD 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 500 AM CST for south central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3672 8720 3691 8719 3695 8706 3677 8705
      3674 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 0647Z 246DEG 43KT 3682 8697 

$$

Perez
Permalink to 202112110629-KPAH-WFUS53-TORPAH
520 
WFUS53 KPAH 110629
TORPAH
KYC219-110700-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0053.211211T0629Z-211211T0700Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1229 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southern Todd County in south central Kentucky...

* Until 100 AM CST.
    
* At 1228 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
  was located over Pembroke, or 7 miles northeast of Oak Grove,
  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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Elkton around 1245 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Trenton and Justice.

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 3674 8706 3670 8732 3687 8730 3688 8729
      3695 8706 3678 8705
TIME...MOT...LOC 0628Z 246DEG 43KT 3676 8737 

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

$$

Perez
Permalink to 202112110639-KPAH-WWUS53-SVSPAH
226 
WWUS53 KPAH 110639
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1239 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC219-110700-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-211211T0700Z/
Todd KY-
1239 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CST FOR SOUTHERN
TODD COUNTY...
        
At 1238 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado 
was located over Elkton, moving east at 55 mph. Emergency management 
reports structure damage in Pembroke, Kentucky. This tornado has a 
history of producing significant damage.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Elkton, Trenton and Justice. 

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 3670 8732 3687 8730 3688 8729 3695 8706
      3677 8705 3674 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 0638Z 251DEG 49KT 3682 8719 

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

$$

Perez
Permalink to 202112110645-KPAH-WWUS53-SVSPAH
866 
WWUS53 KPAH 110645
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1245 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC219-110700-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-211211T0700Z/
Todd KY-
1245 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN TODD COUNTY...
        
At 1245 AM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Elkton, 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.

Locations impacted include...
Elkton and Justice. 

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 3672 8720 3691 8719 3695 8706 3677 8705
      3674 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 0645Z 257DEG 46KT 3680 8704 

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

$$

Perez
Permalink to 202112110650-KPAH-WWUS53-SVSPAH
088 
WWUS53 KPAH 110650
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
Issued by National Weather Service Springfield MO
1250 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

KYC219-110659-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0053.000000T0000Z-211211T0700Z/
Todd KY-
1250 AM CST Sat Dec 11 2021

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TODD 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 500 AM CST for south central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3672 8720 3691 8719 3695 8706 3677 8705
      3674 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 0647Z 246DEG 43KT 3682 8697 

$$

Perez

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