Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
617 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

MOC181-261145-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0060.000000T0000Z-240526T1145Z/
Ripley MO-
617 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN RIPLEY COUNTY...

At 617 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Gatewood, or 15 miles west of Doniphan, moving east
at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.

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...
  Gatewood around 620 AM CDT.
  Doniphan around 630 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Briar.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3665 9112 3674 9084 3650 9074 3650 9113
TIME...MOT...LOC 1117Z 252DEG 33KT 3655 9109

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

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