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2024 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 75

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672 
WFUS53 KPAH 261400
TORPAH
KYC047-261445-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0075.240526T1400Z-240526T1445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
900 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

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

* Until 945 AM CDT.

* At 859 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles southeast of Cadiz, moving east at 70 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...
  Hopkinsville around 905 AM CDT.
  Pembroke around 910 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Herndon.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 71 and 84.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 11.

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 3670 8768 3685 8767 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1359Z 259DEG 63KT 3678 8770 

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

$$

CN
583 
WWUS53 KPAH 261403
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
903 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KYC047-261445-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240526T1445Z/
Christian KY-
903 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CHRISTIAN COUNTY...

At 903 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 9
miles southwest of Hopkinsville, moving east at 70 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
  Hopkinsville and Pembroke around 910 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Herndon.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 71 and 84.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 11.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 8768 3685 8767 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1403Z 261DEG 59KT 3677 8763 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CN
740 
WWUS53 KPAH 261410
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
910 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KYC047-261445-
/O.COR.KPAH.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240526T1445Z/
Christian KY-
910 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CHRISTIAN COUNTY...

At 909 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located just south of Hopkinsville, moving east at 65 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. If you live in 
Pembroke, 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...
  Just south of Hopkinsville and Pembroke around 915 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Herndon.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 71 and 84.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 11.

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 8768 3685 8767 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1403Z 261DEG 58KT 3677 8763 

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

$$

CN
154 
WWUS53 KPAH 261422
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
922 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KYC047-261445-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240526T1445Z/
Christian KY-
922 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN COUNTY...

At 921 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Pembroke, moving east at 65 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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
southeastern Christian County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3671 8745 3690 8740 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1421Z 261DEG 58KT 3682 8726 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CN
872 
WWUS53 KPAH 261426
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
926 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KYC047-261436-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240526T1445Z/
Christian KY-
926 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN 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 300 PM CDT for south central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3671 8745 3690 8740 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1425Z 261DEG 58KT 3683 8714 

$$

CN
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672 
WFUS53 KPAH 261400
TORPAH
KYC047-261445-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0075.240526T1400Z-240526T1445Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
900 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

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

* Until 945 AM CDT.

* At 859 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located 8 miles southeast of Cadiz, moving east at 70 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...
  Hopkinsville around 905 AM CDT.
  Pembroke around 910 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Herndon.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 71 and 84.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 11.

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 3670 8768 3685 8767 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1359Z 259DEG 63KT 3678 8770 

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

$$

CN
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583 
WWUS53 KPAH 261403
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
903 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KYC047-261445-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240526T1445Z/
Christian KY-
903 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CHRISTIAN COUNTY...

At 903 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located 9
miles southwest of Hopkinsville, moving east at 70 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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...
  Hopkinsville and Pembroke around 910 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Herndon.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 71 and 84.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 11.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 8768 3685 8767 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1403Z 261DEG 59KT 3677 8763 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CN
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740 
WWUS53 KPAH 261410
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
910 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KYC047-261445-
/O.COR.KPAH.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240526T1445Z/
Christian KY-
910 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
CHRISTIAN COUNTY...

At 909 AM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located just south of Hopkinsville, moving east at 65 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. If you live in 
Pembroke, 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...
  Just south of Hopkinsville and Pembroke around 915 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Herndon.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 71 and 84.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 11.

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 8768 3685 8767 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1403Z 261DEG 58KT 3677 8763 

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

$$

CN
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154 
WWUS53 KPAH 261422
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
922 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KYC047-261445-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240526T1445Z/
Christian KY-
922 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 945 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN COUNTY...

At 921 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near Pembroke, moving east at 65 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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
southeastern Christian County.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3671 8745 3690 8740 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1421Z 261DEG 58KT 3682 8726 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

CN
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872 
WWUS53 KPAH 261426
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
926 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

KYC047-261436-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0075.000000T0000Z-240526T1445Z/
Christian KY-
926 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN CHRISTIAN 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 300 PM CDT for south central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3671 8745 3690 8740 3692 8729 3672 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 1425Z 261DEG 58KT 3683 8714 

$$

CN

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