Severe Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY

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WWUS53 KPAH 190245 RRA
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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
945 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

ILC077-181-MOC157-190300-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0033.000000T0000Z-240419T0300Z/
Union IL-Jackson IL-Perry MO-
945 PM CDT Thu Apr 18 2024

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1000 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL UNION...SOUTHEASTERN JACKSON AND EASTERN PERRY COUNTIES...

At 945 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Grand Tower, or 10 miles north of Trail Of Tears
State Park, moving east at 25 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...
  Cedar Lake Area around 955 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Alto
Pass.

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 3771 8926 3754 8928 3759 8953 3763 8956
      3766 8956 3769 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 0245Z 284DEG 21KT 3761 8949

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JGG
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