Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 7:15PM CDT until March 15 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description:
TORPAH
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northern Williamson County in southern Illinois...
Southeastern Franklin County in south central Illinois...
* Until 745 PM CDT.
* At 715 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over
Herrin, moving east 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...
Marion, West Frankfort, Johnston City, and Pittsburg around 720 PM
CDT.
Thompsonville around 725 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Whiteash, Colp, Spillertown, Freeman Spur, and Williamson County
Regional Airport.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 55 and
64.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Franklin, IL; Williamson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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