Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 8:14PM CDT until March 15 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 6:14pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 814 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from 6 miles northeast of Dixon Springs to near
Lovelaceville, moving northeast at 60 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...
Paducah, Reidland, Lone Oak, Brookport, Golconda, and Ledbetter
around 820 PM CDT.
Burna around 825 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Smithland
and Hamletsburg.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 31 and 38.
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:
Massac, IL; Pope, IL; Livingston, KY; McCracken, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: