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2023 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 60

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Storm Based Warning History

132 
WFUS53 KPAH 091944
TORPAH
KYC047-219-092015-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0060.231209T1944Z-231209T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
144 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

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

* Until 215 PM CST.
    
* At 144 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located near
  Clarksville, moving northeast at 45 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 tornadic storm will be near...
  Oak Grove and Guthrie around 150 PM CST.

This includes Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 89 and
92.
 
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 3664 8710 3664 8750 3682 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 247DEG 39KT 3659 8743 

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

$$

JGG
383 
WWUS53 KPAH 091950
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
150 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC047-219-092015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231209T2015Z/
Christian KY-Todd KY-
150 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
CHRISTIAN AND SOUTHERN TODD COUNTIES...
    
At 150 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Clarksville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This tornado will cross Interstate 24 near the Kentucky Tennessee 
line by 155 pm.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Guthrie around 155 PM CST.

This includes Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 91 and
92.
 
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 3664 8710 3664 8743 3682 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 247DEG 39KT 3662 8735 

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

$$

JGG
557 
WWUS53 KPAH 091958
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
158 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC047-092008-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231209T2015Z/
Christian KY-
158 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN 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 700 PM CST for south central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3665 8710 3664 8710 3664 8734 3669 8733
      3682 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 247DEG 39KT 3665 8725 

$$

KYC219-092015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231209T2015Z/
Todd KY-
158 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
TODD COUNTY...
    
At 158 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located just west of Guthrie, or 8 miles northeast of Clarksville, 
moving northeast at 45 mph. 

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Guthrie around 205 PM CST.

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 3665 8710 3664 8710 3664 8734 3669 8733
      3682 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 247DEG 39KT 3665 8725 

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

$$

JGG
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132 
WFUS53 KPAH 091944
TORPAH
KYC047-219-092015-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0060.231209T1944Z-231209T2015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
144 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

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

* Until 215 PM CST.
    
* At 144 PM CST, a tornado producing storm was located near
  Clarksville, moving northeast at 45 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 tornadic storm will be near...
  Oak Grove and Guthrie around 150 PM CST.

This includes Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 89 and
92.
 
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 3664 8710 3664 8750 3682 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1944Z 247DEG 39KT 3659 8743 

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

$$

JGG
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383 
WWUS53 KPAH 091950
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
150 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC047-219-092015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231209T2015Z/
Christian KY-Todd KY-
150 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
CHRISTIAN AND SOUTHERN TODD COUNTIES...
    
At 150 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Clarksville, moving northeast at 45 mph.

This tornado will cross Interstate 24 near the Kentucky Tennessee 
line by 155 pm.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Guthrie around 155 PM CST.

This includes Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 91 and
92.
 
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 3664 8710 3664 8743 3682 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1950Z 247DEG 39KT 3662 8735 

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

$$

JGG
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557 
WWUS53 KPAH 091958
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
158 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

KYC047-092008-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231209T2015Z/
Christian KY-
158 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN 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 700 PM CST for south central
Kentucky.

LAT...LON 3665 8710 3664 8710 3664 8734 3669 8733
      3682 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 247DEG 39KT 3665 8725 

$$

KYC219-092015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-231209T2015Z/
Todd KY-
158 PM CST Sat Dec 9 2023

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 215 PM CST FOR SOUTHERN
TODD COUNTY...
    
At 158 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
located just west of Guthrie, or 8 miles northeast of Clarksville, 
moving northeast at 45 mph. 

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Guthrie around 205 PM CST.

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 3665 8710 3664 8710 3664 8734 3669 8733
      3682 8706
TIME...MOT...LOC 1958Z 247DEG 39KT 3665 8725 

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

$$

JGG

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