This post will be continuously updated with any new information about tornado threats in the area, including Tornado Warnings and/or sightings.
All Tornado Warnings expired as of 10:45 p.m., but a Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight.
ALERT ISSUED AT 10:03 P.M.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky…
Northeastern McLean County in northwestern Kentucky…
* Until 1045 PM CDT.
* At 1003 PM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located over Calhoun,
moving northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD…Damaging tornado.
SOURCE…Radar confirmed tornado.
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 tornadic storm will be near…
Owensboro and Masonville around 1010 PM CDT.
Whitesville and Knottsville around 1020 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Moseleyville.
This includes Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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.
ALERT ISSUED AT 9:44 p.m.
..A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1015 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN
DAVIESS…NORTHWESTERN MUHLENBERG…MCLEAN…NORTHEASTERN HOPKINS AND
EAST CENTRAL WEBSTER COUNTIES…
At 941 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Madisonville, moving northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD…Damaging tornado.
SOURCE…Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT…You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near…
Calhoun around 950 PM CDT.
Beech Grove around 955 PM CDT.
Livermore around 1000 PM CDT.
Owensboro and Masonville around 1005 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Moseleyville, Sacramento, Pleasant Ridge, Bremen, Hanson, Slaughters,
and Island.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 110 and 132.
ALERT ISSUED AT 9:36 p.m.
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Tornado Warning for southern Daviess County and all of McLean County until 10:15 p.m.
* Tornado Warning for…
Southern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky…
Northwestern Muhlenberg County in south central Kentucky…
McLean County in northwestern Kentucky…
Northeastern Hopkins County in northwestern Kentucky…
Central Webster County in northwestern Kentucky…
* Until 1015 PM CDT.
* At 936 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing a tornado
were located along a line extending from near Providence to near
Madisonville, moving northeast 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…
Madisonville around 940 PM CDT.
Calhoun and Beech Grove around 955 PM CDT.
Livermore around 1000 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Nebo,
Moseleyville, Sacramento, Pleasant Ridge, Hanson, Slaughters, Island,
and Bremen.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 111 and 132.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…
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
