Headline:
Tornado Warning issued March 15 at 6:42PM CDT until March 15 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:42pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
TORPAH
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Union County in southern Illinois...
Western Williamson County in southern Illinois...
Southeastern Jackson County in southern Illinois...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Altenburg, or 12 miles northwest of Trail Of Tears
State Park, 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.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Grand Tower around 650 PM CDT.
Carbondale, Murphysboro, and Cedar Lake Area around 655 PM CDT.
Carterville and Cambria around 705 PM CDT.
Marion, Herrin, Crainville, and Energy around 710 PM CDT.
Lake Of Egypt Area around 720 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Colp,
Gorham, Makanda, Williamson County Regional Airport, and Alto Pass.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 44 and
58.
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.
SNM:AVISO DE TORNADO hasta las 7:30 PM CDT. Refugiese ahora. Consulte medios informativos
Servicio Nacional de Meteorologia: AVISO DE TORNADO en efecto hasta las 7:30 PM CDT. Busque refugio ahora en un sotano o en el interior de un cuarto en el nivel mas bajo de un edificio seguro. Si esta al aire libre, en una casa movil, o en un vehiculo, debe ir al edificio seguro mas cercano y protegerse de proyectiles. Consulte los medios informativos.
Area Description:
Jackson, IL; Union, IL; Williamson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
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