Tornado Warning 03/07/2026 03:40 Illinois, Missouri

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 7 at 5:40AM CST until March 7 at 6:30AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 7, 2026 - 3:40am
Expires: 
March 7, 2026 - 4:30am
Description: 
TORPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Northwestern Jackson County in southern Illinois... Central Perry County in southeastern Missouri... * Until 630 AM CST. * At 539 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near Perryville, moving east at 40 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... Ava around 555 AM CST. Murphysboro around 600 AM CST. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lithium, Gorham, Campbell Hill, and Longtown.
Instruction: 
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.
Area Description: 
Jackson, IL; Perry, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov