Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 7:36PM CDT until March 15 at 8:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 5:36pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description:
TORPAH
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
Northwestern Massac County in southern Illinois...
South central Johnson County in southern Illinois...
East central Alexander County in southern Illinois...
Northern Ballard County in western Kentucky...
Northwestern McCracken County in western Kentucky...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 736 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Mounds, or 7 miles north of Cairo, moving northeast at 55 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...
Karnak around 745 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Olmsted, New Grand Chain, and Joppa.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 2 and
13.
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:
Alexander, IL; Johnson, IL; Massac, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; McCracken, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov