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2024 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 80

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Storm Based Warning History

609 
WFUS53 KPAH 262311
TORPAH
MOC035-270015-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0080.240526T2311Z-240527T0015Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Carter County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 609 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Birch Tree, or
  11 miles east of Mountain View, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Fremont around 630 PM CDT.
  Van Buren around 645 PM CDT.

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 3709 9122 3708 9111 3710 9101 3710 9096
      3687 9098 3688 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 277DEG 27KT 3700 9150 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DWS
347 
WWUS53 KPAH 262338
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
638 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC035-270015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-240527T0015Z/
Carter MO-
638 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTY...

At 637 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just west of Fremont, 
or 11 miles west of Van Buren, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Fremont around 645 PM CDT.
  Van Buren around 700 PM CDT. 

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 3708 9122 3708 9111 3709 9108 3709 9096
      3690 9098 3693 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 269DEG 40KT 3699 9122 

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

$$

DWS
573 
WWUS53 KPAH 262349 RRA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
649 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC035-270015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-240527T0015Z/
Carter MO-
649 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTY...

At 648 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Fremont, or 7 miles west of Van Buren, moving east at 25
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. This storm has a 
         history of producing tornadoes! 

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...
  Van Buren around 655 PM CDT.

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.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3708 9122 3708 9111 3709 9108 3709 9096
      3690 9098 3693 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 264DEG 22KT 3699 9115 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DWS
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609 
WFUS53 KPAH 262311
TORPAH
MOC035-270015-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0080.240526T2311Z-240527T0015Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Western Carter County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 609 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Birch Tree, or
  11 miles east of Mountain View, moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado and quarter size hail.

  SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Fremont around 630 PM CDT.
  Van Buren around 645 PM CDT.

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 3709 9122 3708 9111 3710 9101 3710 9096
      3687 9098 3688 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2309Z 277DEG 27KT 3700 9150 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DWS
Permalink to 202405262338-KPAH-WWUS53-SVSPAH
347 
WWUS53 KPAH 262338
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
638 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC035-270015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-240527T0015Z/
Carter MO-
638 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTY...

At 637 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located just west of Fremont, 
or 11 miles west of Van Buren, moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters 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...
  Fremont around 645 PM CDT.
  Van Buren around 700 PM CDT. 

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 3708 9122 3708 9111 3709 9108 3709 9096
      3690 9098 3693 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 269DEG 40KT 3699 9122 

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

$$

DWS
Permalink to 202405262349-KPAH-WWUS53-SVSPAH-RRA
573 
WWUS53 KPAH 262349 RRA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
649 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC035-270015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0080.000000T0000Z-240527T0015Z/
Carter MO-
649 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN CARTER COUNTY...

At 648 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Fremont, or 7 miles west of Van Buren, moving east at 25
mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado. This storm has a 
         history of producing tornadoes! 

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...
  Van Buren around 655 PM CDT.

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.

A large and extremely dangerous tornado is on the ground. Take
immediate tornado precautions. This is an emergency situation.

&&

LAT...LON 3708 9122 3708 9111 3709 9108 3709 9096
      3690 9098 3693 9122
TIME...MOT...LOC 2348Z 264DEG 22KT 3699 9115 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DWS

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