WFUS53 KPAH 160018
TORPAH
ILC003-153-KYC007-039-145-MOC133-201-160100-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0018.260316T0018Z-260316T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
718 PM CDT Sun Mar 15 2026

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
  Southeastern Alexander County in southern Illinois...
  Northern Carlisle County in western Kentucky...
  Ballard County in western Kentucky...
  Southwestern McCracken County in western Kentucky...
  Northern Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
  Southeastern Scott County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 717 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near
  Bertrand, or near Miner, moving east at 65 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.

* These dangerous storms will be near...
  Charleston, Cairo, and Wyatt around 725 PM CDT.
  Wickliffe, Mounds, and Mound City around 730 PM CDT.
  La Center and Barlow around 735 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Wilson
City, Diehlstadt, Blodgett, Kevil, and Blandville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 6.
 Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 1 and 21.
 Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 70 and 76.

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 3701 8957 3720 8889 3695 8880 3694 8881
      3683 8950
TIME...MOT...LOC 0017Z 253DEG 56KT 3696 8948 

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

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