Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 7 at 5:48AM CST until March 7 at 6:30AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 3:48am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 4:30am
Description:
At 548 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 10 miles north of Altenburg, or 12 miles east of
Perryville, moving east at 50 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
Longtown, Gorham, and Campbell Hill.
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: