Tornado Warning Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri | Effective 03/15/2026 17:38

Headline: 
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 7:38PM CDT until March 15 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Tornado Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
March 15, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires: 
March 15, 2026 - 6:00pm
Description: 
At 737 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Mound City, or near Cairo, 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... La Center around 745 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Kevil and Blandville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 6. Interstate 57 in Missouri near Mile Marker 21.
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; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; McCracken, KY; Mississippi, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov