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2025 [KPAH] PADUCAH Tornado (TO) Warning (W) Number 16
Listing of Counties/Parishes/Zones Included in Product
RADAR Composite at Issuance Time
Storm Based Warning History
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WFUS53 KPAH 150438
TORPAH
ILC077-181-MOC017-031-157-150530-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0016.250315T0438Z-250315T0530Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1138 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Union County in southern Illinois...
Southwestern Jackson County in southern Illinois...
Northeastern Bollinger County in southeastern Missouri...
Southeastern Perry County in southeastern Missouri...
Northern Cape Girardeau County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 1230 AM CDT.
* At 1138 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Marble Hill, moving northeast at 55 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...
Daisy, Patton, and Millersville around 1145 PM CDT.
Altenburg around 1200 AM CDT.
Grand Tower around 1205 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Old
Appleton, Glenallen, Gorham, Pocahontas, Frohna, Longtown,
Sedgewickville, Oak Ridge, and Alto Pass.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 106 and 123.
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 3785 8953 3753 8928 3730 9003 3743 9012
TIME...MOT...LOC 0438Z 234DEG 49KT 3739 9002
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Diegan
986
WWUS53 KPAH 150451
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1151 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
ILC077-181-MOC017-031-157-150530-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Union IL-Jackson IL-Bollinger MO-Perry MO-Cape Girardeau MO-
1151 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON...NORTHEASTERN BOLLINGER...
SOUTHEASTERN PERRY AND NORTHWESTERN CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTIES...
At 1151 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Daisy, or 12 miles north of Bollinger Mill State Historic Site,
moving northeast at 65 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Altenburg around 1155 PM CDT.
Grand Tower around 1200 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Old
Appleton, Gorham, Pocahontas, Frohna, Oak Ridge, and Alto Pass.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 110 and 122.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3758 8932 3744 8980 3756 8991 3785 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0451Z 233DEG 58KT 3754 8979
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Diegan
334
WWUS53 KPAH 150506
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1206 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MOC017-150516-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Bollinger MO-
1206 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BOLLINGER 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 southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3758 8932 3753 8958 3770 8972 3785 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0506Z 234DEG 49KT 3766 8957
$$
ILC077-181-MOC031-157-150530-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Union IL-Jackson IL-Perry MO-Cape Girardeau MO-
1206 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON...SOUTHEASTERN PERRY AND
NORTH CENTRAL CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTIES...
At 1206 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Altenburg, or 15 miles north of Trail Of Tears State Park,
moving northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Grand Tower around 1210 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Frohna, Gorham, and Alto Pass.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move to
a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3758 8932 3753 8958 3770 8972 3785 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0506Z 234DEG 49KT 3766 8957
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SP
871
WWUS53 KPAH 150516 RRA
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ILC181-MOC031-157-150526-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Union IL-Perry MO-Cape Girardeau MO-
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN UNION...SOUTHEASTERN PERRY
AND NORTH CENTRAL CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTIES 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 southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3761 8934 3760 8934 3760 8947 3766 8952
3769 8952 3770 8955 3772 8956 3780 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0516Z 234DEG 49KT 3774 8942
$$
ILC077-150530-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Jackson IL-
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY...
At 1216 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Murphysboro, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Jackson County, including the following locations...
Gorham.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3761 8934 3760 8934 3760 8947 3766 8952
3769 8952 3770 8955 3772 8956 3780 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0516Z 234DEG 49KT 3774 8942
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SP
384
WWUS53 KPAH 150527
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ILC077-150536-
/O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Jackson IL-
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1230 AM CDT...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3761 8934 3760 8934 3760 8947 3766 8952
3769 8952 3770 8955 3772 8956 3780 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0526Z 234DEG 49KT 3782 8929
$$
SP
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173
WFUS53 KPAH 150438
TORPAH
ILC077-181-MOC017-031-157-150530-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0016.250315T0438Z-250315T0530Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1138 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Union County in southern Illinois...
Southwestern Jackson County in southern Illinois...
Northeastern Bollinger County in southeastern Missouri...
Southeastern Perry County in southeastern Missouri...
Northern Cape Girardeau County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 1230 AM CDT.
* At 1138 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located near Marble Hill, moving northeast at 55 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...
Daisy, Patton, and Millersville around 1145 PM CDT.
Altenburg around 1200 AM CDT.
Grand Tower around 1205 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Old
Appleton, Glenallen, Gorham, Pocahontas, Frohna, Longtown,
Sedgewickville, Oak Ridge, and Alto Pass.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 106 and 123.
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 3785 8953 3753 8928 3730 9003 3743 9012
TIME...MOT...LOC 0438Z 234DEG 49KT 3739 9002
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Diegan
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986
WWUS53 KPAH 150451
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1151 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
ILC077-181-MOC017-031-157-150530-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Union IL-Jackson IL-Bollinger MO-Perry MO-Cape Girardeau MO-
1151 PM CDT Fri Mar 14 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON...NORTHEASTERN BOLLINGER...
SOUTHEASTERN PERRY AND NORTHWESTERN CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTIES...
At 1151 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Daisy, or 12 miles north of Bollinger Mill State Historic Site,
moving northeast 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.
The tornado will be near...
Altenburg around 1155 PM CDT.
Grand Tower around 1200 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Old
Appleton, Gorham, Pocahontas, Frohna, Oak Ridge, and Alto Pass.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 110 and 122.
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 3758 8932 3744 8980 3756 8991 3785 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0451Z 233DEG 58KT 3754 8979
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
Diegan
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334
WWUS53 KPAH 150506
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1206 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
MOC017-150516-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Bollinger MO-
1206 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN BOLLINGER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3758 8932 3753 8958 3770 8972 3785 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0506Z 234DEG 49KT 3766 8957
$$
ILC077-181-MOC031-157-150530-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Union IL-Jackson IL-Perry MO-Cape Girardeau MO-
1206 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN UNION...SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON...SOUTHEASTERN PERRY AND
NORTH CENTRAL CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTIES...
At 1206 AM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Altenburg, or 15 miles north of Trail Of Tears State Park,
moving northeast at 55 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...
Grand Tower around 1210 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Frohna, Gorham, and Alto Pass.
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 3758 8932 3753 8958 3770 8972 3785 8953
TIME...MOT...LOC 0506Z 234DEG 49KT 3766 8957
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SP
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871
WWUS53 KPAH 150516 RRA
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ILC181-MOC031-157-150526-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Union IL-Perry MO-Cape Girardeau MO-
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN UNION...SOUTHEASTERN PERRY
AND NORTH CENTRAL CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3761 8934 3760 8934 3760 8947 3766 8952
3769 8952 3770 8955 3772 8956 3780 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0516Z 234DEG 49KT 3774 8942
$$
ILC077-150530-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Jackson IL-
1216 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1230 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY...
At 1216 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Murphysboro, moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
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
southwestern Jackson County, including the following locations...
Gorham.
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 3761 8934 3760 8934 3760 8947 3766 8952
3769 8952 3770 8955 3772 8956 3780 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0516Z 234DEG 49KT 3774 8942
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
SP
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384
WWUS53 KPAH 150527
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
ILC077-150536-
/O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0016.000000T0000Z-250315T0530Z/
Jackson IL-
1227 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN JACKSON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT
1230 AM CDT...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 AM CDT for southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3761 8934 3760 8934 3760 8947 3766 8952
3769 8952 3770 8955 3772 8956 3780 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0526Z 234DEG 49KT 3782 8929
$$
SP
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