Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 6:57PM CDT until March 15 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:57pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 656 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located over
Risco, or 8 miles northwest of Portageville, 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...
Portageville, Lilbourn, Parma, Marston, Howardville, and Risco
around 700 PM CDT.
New Madrid and Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site around 705 PM
CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Tallapoosa, Catron, and North Lilbourn.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 33 and 53.
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:
Fulton, KY; New Madrid, MO; Stoddard, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: