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2025 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 13

Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product

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Storm Based Warning History

101 
WFUS53 KPAH 150416
TORPAH
MOC023-181-150500-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0013.250315T0416Z-250315T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1116 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Ripley County in southeastern Missouri...
  Central Butler County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1115 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
  developing near Oxly, or near Doniphan, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Naylor, Milltown, Oxly, and Fairdealing around 1120 PM CDT.
  Harviell and Poplar Bluff around 1125 PM CDT.
  Fisk around 1150 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rombauer.

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 3652 9075 3669 9085 3693 9035 3692 9026
      3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025 3688 9026
      3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020 3677 9020
      3673 9017
TIME...MOT...LOC 0415Z 246DEG 36KT 3664 9074 

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

$$

JGG
831 
WWUS53 KPAH 150428 RRA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1128 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC023-181-150500-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0500Z/
Ripley MO-Butler MO-
1128 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL RIPLEY AND CENTRAL BUTLER COUNTIES...

At 1128 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Milltown, or 7 miles west of Poplar Bluff, moving
northeast at 50 mph. Poplar Bluff should take cover immediately!

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...
  Poplar Bluff around 1135 PM CDT.
  Fisk around 1145 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rombauer.

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 3662 9056 3675 9071 3693 9035 3692 9026
      3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025 3688 9026
      3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020 3677 9020
      3673 9017
TIME...MOT...LOC 0428Z 240DEG 43KT 3674 9055 

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

$$

JGG
518 
WWUS53 KPAH 150436
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1136 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC181-150445-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0500Z/
Ripley MO-
1136 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL RIPLEY 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 300 AM CDT for southeastern
Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3664 9052 3681 9059 3690 9040 3693 9035
      3692 9026 3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025
      3688 9026 3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020
      3677 9020 3674 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 0435Z 246DEG 36KT 3677 9047 

$$

MOC023-150500-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0500Z/
Butler MO-
1136 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHERN BUTLER COUNTY...

At 1135 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado 
was approaching Poplar Bluff, moving northeast at 40 mph. Poplar 
Bluff needs to take cover immediately!

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...
  Poplar Bluff around 1140 PM CDT.
  Fisk around 1145 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rombauer.

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 9052 3681 9059 3690 9040 3693 9035
      3692 9026 3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025
      3688 9026 3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020
      3677 9020 3674 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 0435Z 246DEG 36KT 3677 9047 

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

$$

JGG
937 
WWUS53 KPAH 150444
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1144 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC023-150500-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0500Z/
Butler MO-
1144 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER COUNTY...

At 1144 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Wappapello, or near Lake Wappapello State Park, moving
northeast at 50 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...
  Fisk around 1150 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rombauer.

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 3668 9039 3687 9044 3690 9040 3693 9035
      3692 9026 3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025
      3688 9026 3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020
      3677 9020 3674 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 0444Z 240DEG 44KT 3685 9032 

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

$$

JGG
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101 
WFUS53 KPAH 150416
TORPAH
MOC023-181-150500-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0013.250315T0416Z-250315T0500Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1116 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Eastern Ripley County in southeastern Missouri...
  Central Butler County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until midnight CDT.

* At 1115 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was 
  developing near Oxly, or near Doniphan, moving northeast at 40 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...
  Naylor, Milltown, Oxly, and Fairdealing around 1120 PM CDT.
  Harviell and Poplar Bluff around 1125 PM CDT.
  Fisk around 1150 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rombauer.

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 3652 9075 3669 9085 3693 9035 3692 9026
      3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025 3688 9026
      3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020 3677 9020
      3673 9017
TIME...MOT...LOC 0415Z 246DEG 36KT 3664 9074 

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

$$

JGG
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831 
WWUS53 KPAH 150428 RRA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1128 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC023-181-150500-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0500Z/
Ripley MO-Butler MO-
1128 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL RIPLEY AND CENTRAL BUTLER COUNTIES...

At 1128 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Milltown, or 7 miles west of Poplar Bluff, moving
northeast at 50 mph. Poplar Bluff should take cover immediately!

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...
  Poplar Bluff around 1135 PM CDT.
  Fisk around 1145 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rombauer.

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 3662 9056 3675 9071 3693 9035 3692 9026
      3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025 3688 9026
      3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020 3677 9020
      3673 9017
TIME...MOT...LOC 0428Z 240DEG 43KT 3674 9055 

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

$$

JGG
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518 
WWUS53 KPAH 150436
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1136 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC181-150445-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0500Z/
Ripley MO-
1136 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL RIPLEY 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 300 AM CDT for southeastern
Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3664 9052 3681 9059 3690 9040 3693 9035
      3692 9026 3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025
      3688 9026 3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020
      3677 9020 3674 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 0435Z 246DEG 36KT 3677 9047 

$$

MOC023-150500-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0500Z/
Butler MO-
1136 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHERN BUTLER COUNTY...

At 1135 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado 
was approaching Poplar Bluff, moving northeast at 40 mph. Poplar 
Bluff needs to take cover immediately!

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...
  Poplar Bluff around 1140 PM CDT.
  Fisk around 1145 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rombauer.

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 9052 3681 9059 3690 9040 3693 9035
      3692 9026 3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025
      3688 9026 3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020
      3677 9020 3674 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 0435Z 246DEG 36KT 3677 9047 

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

$$

JGG
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937 
WWUS53 KPAH 150444
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1144 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

MOC023-150500-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0013.000000T0000Z-250315T0500Z/
Butler MO-
1144 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN BUTLER COUNTY...

At 1144 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Wappapello, or near Lake Wappapello State Park, moving
northeast at 50 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...
  Fisk around 1150 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Rombauer.

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 3668 9039 3687 9044 3690 9040 3693 9035
      3692 9026 3691 9026 3691 9025 3689 9025
      3688 9026 3684 9022 3682 9022 3681 9020
      3677 9020 3674 9018
TIME...MOT...LOC 0444Z 240DEG 44KT 3685 9032 

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

$$

JGG

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