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2024 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 106

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179 
WFUS53 KPAH 270204
TORPAH
KYC107-177-270300-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0106.240527T0204Z-240527T0300Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.

* At 903 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado 
  was located about 5 miles west of Mortons Gap, or 7 miles 
  northeast of Dawson Springs, moving east at 30 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, Earlington, Nortonville, and Mortons Gap around 910 
  PM CDT.
  Graham around 920 PM CDT.
  Greenville around 930 PM CDT.
  Central City and Powderly around 935 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include South
Carrollton, Drakesboro, Bremen, St. Charles, and White Plains.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 99 and 113.
 Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 39 and 63.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 33 and 34.

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 3718 8758 3728 8760 3738 8724 3738 8722
      3740 8719 3741 8714 3742 8710 3738 8710
      3734 8714 3732 8712 3733 8710 3737 8708
      3737 8705 3736 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 259DEG 26KT 3723 8758 

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

$$

JGG
281 
WWUS53 KPAH 270220 RRA
SVSPAH

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

KYC107-177-270300-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0106.000000T0000Z-240527T0300Z/
Muhlenberg KY-Hopkins KY-
920 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MUHLENBERG AND SOUTHEASTERN HOPKINS COUNTIES...

At 920 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mortons Gap, or
south of Madisonville, moving east at 25 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 tornado will be near...
  Graham around 925 PM CDT.
  Greenville around 935 PM CDT.
  Central City and Powderly around 940 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include South
Carrollton, White Plains, Drakesboro, and Bremen.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 105 and 112.
 Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 39 and 63.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 33 and 34.

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 3718 8746 3730 8749 3738 8724 3738 8722
      3740 8719 3741 8714 3742 8710 3738 8710
      3734 8714 3732 8712 3733 8710 3737 8708
      3737 8705 3736 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 261DEG 21KT 3726 8745 

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

$$

JGG
687 
WWUS53 KPAH 270235
SVSPAH

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

KYC107-177-270300-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0106.000000T0000Z-240527T0300Z/
Muhlenberg KY-Hopkins KY-
935 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MUHLENBERG AND SOUTHEASTERN HOPKINS COUNTIES...

At 934 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Graham, or 10 miles west of Central City, moving
east at 40 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...
  Central City, Powderly, Graham, and Greenville around 940 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include South
Carrollton, White Plains, Drakesboro, and Bremen.

This includes Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 41 and
63.
 
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 3718 8740 3733 8741 3733 8738 3738 8710
      3734 8714 3732 8712 3733 8710 3737 8708
      3737 8705 3736 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 265DEG 36KT 3725 8732 

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

$$

JGG
946 
WWUS53 KPAH 270246
SVSPAH

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

KYC107-270256-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0106.000000T0000Z-240527T0300Z/
Hopkins KY-
946 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN 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 100 AM CDT for south central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3719 8720 3731 8720 3733 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 269DEG 45KT 3722 8711 

$$

KYC177-270300-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0106.000000T0000Z-240527T0300Z/
Muhlenberg KY-
946 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MUHLENBERG COUNTY...

At 946 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Greenville, moving east at 50 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Muhlenberg County, including the following locations...
Drakesboro.

This includes Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 53 and
63.
 
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 3719 8720 3731 8720 3733 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 269DEG 45KT 3722 8711 

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

$$

JGG
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179 
WFUS53 KPAH 270204
TORPAH
KYC107-177-270300-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0106.240527T0204Z-240527T0300Z/

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

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Central Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky...
  Southeastern Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky...

* Until 1000 PM CDT.

* At 903 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado 
  was located about 5 miles west of Mortons Gap, or 7 miles 
  northeast of Dawson Springs, moving east at 30 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, Earlington, Nortonville, and Mortons Gap around 910 
  PM CDT.
  Graham around 920 PM CDT.
  Greenville around 930 PM CDT.
  Central City and Powderly around 935 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include South
Carrollton, Drakesboro, Bremen, St. Charles, and White Plains.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 99 and 113.
 Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 39 and 63.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 33 and 34.

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 3718 8758 3728 8760 3738 8724 3738 8722
      3740 8719 3741 8714 3742 8710 3738 8710
      3734 8714 3732 8712 3733 8710 3737 8708
      3737 8705 3736 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0203Z 259DEG 26KT 3723 8758 

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

$$

JGG
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281 
WWUS53 KPAH 270220 RRA
SVSPAH

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

KYC107-177-270300-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0106.000000T0000Z-240527T0300Z/
Muhlenberg KY-Hopkins KY-
920 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MUHLENBERG AND SOUTHEASTERN HOPKINS COUNTIES...

At 920 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Mortons Gap, or
south of Madisonville, moving east at 25 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 tornado will be near...
  Graham around 925 PM CDT.
  Greenville around 935 PM CDT.
  Central City and Powderly around 940 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include South
Carrollton, White Plains, Drakesboro, and Bremen.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 105 and 112.
 Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 39 and 63.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 33 and 34.

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 3718 8746 3730 8749 3738 8724 3738 8722
      3740 8719 3741 8714 3742 8710 3738 8710
      3734 8714 3732 8712 3733 8710 3737 8708
      3737 8705 3736 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0220Z 261DEG 21KT 3726 8745 

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

$$

JGG
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687 
WWUS53 KPAH 270235
SVSPAH

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

KYC107-177-270300-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0106.000000T0000Z-240527T0300Z/
Muhlenberg KY-Hopkins KY-
935 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MUHLENBERG AND SOUTHEASTERN HOPKINS COUNTIES...

At 934 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Graham, or 10 miles west of Central City, moving
east at 40 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...
  Central City, Powderly, Graham, and Greenville around 940 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include South
Carrollton, White Plains, Drakesboro, and Bremen.

This includes Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 41 and
63.
 
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 3718 8740 3733 8741 3733 8738 3738 8710
      3734 8714 3732 8712 3733 8710 3737 8708
      3737 8705 3736 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0234Z 265DEG 36KT 3725 8732 

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

$$

JGG
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946 
WWUS53 KPAH 270246
SVSPAH

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

KYC107-270256-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0106.000000T0000Z-240527T0300Z/
Hopkins KY-
946 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN 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 100 AM CDT for south central
Kentucky.

&&

LAT...LON 3719 8720 3731 8720 3733 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 269DEG 45KT 3722 8711 

$$

KYC177-270300-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0106.000000T0000Z-240527T0300Z/
Muhlenberg KY-
946 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
MUHLENBERG COUNTY...

At 946 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Greenville, moving east at 50 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Muhlenberg County, including the following locations...
Drakesboro.

This includes Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 53 and
63.
 
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 3719 8720 3731 8720 3733 8703 3720 8701
TIME...MOT...LOC 0246Z 269DEG 45KT 3722 8711 

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

$$

JGG

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