Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 7:44PM CDT until March 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 5:44pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description:
At 744 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Mounds to near Obion, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Charleston, Cairo, Hickman, Clinton, La Center, Bardwell, Wickliffe,
Towosahgy State Historic Site, Big Oak Tree State Park, Mounds,
Barlow, Mound City, Wyatt, Anniston, Cayce, Dorena, Arlington,
Columbus, Wilson City, and Blandville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 9.
Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 12 and 21.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CDT for southern
Illinois...western Kentucky...and southeastern Missouri.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov