WWUS53 KPAH 182138
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
338 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

ILC127-151-KYC145-182200-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0153.000000T0000Z-251218T2200Z/
Massac IL-Pope IL-McCracken KY-
338 PM CST Thu Dec 18 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 400 PM CST FOR CENTRAL
MASSAC...CENTRAL POPE AND NORTH CENTRAL MCCRACKEN COUNTIES...

At 338 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Metropolis, moving east at 45 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...
  Brookport around 345 PM CST.

This includes Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 29 and
38.
 
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.

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LAT...LON 3711 8882 3722 8884 3734 8859 3715 8850
TIME...MOT...LOC 2138Z 261DEG 37KT 3717 8875 

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

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