Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 12:26AM CDT until August 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 10:26pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1226 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Benton, 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.
Locations impacted include...
Benton, Hardin and Brewers.
Instruction:
Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from 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.
Tornadoes are difficult to observe at night. Take cover now!
Area Description:
Calloway, KY; Marshall, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov