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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
739 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

ILC055-081-145-090048-
/O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0051.000000T0000Z-240509T0045Z/
Perry IL-Jefferson IL-Franklin IL-
739 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN PERRY...SOUTHERN JEFFERSON
AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 745 PM CDT...

The tornado threat has diminished and the Tornado Warning has been
cancelled. However, large hail and damaging winds remain likely and a
Severe Thunderstorm Warning remains in effect for the area.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for south
central and southern Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3802 8870 3796 8871 3795 8922 3815 8923
      3822 8870
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 265DEG 41KT 3808 8887

$$

JGG

Tornado Warning
ILC081-191-090115-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0052.240509T0027Z-240509T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
727 PM CDT Wed May 8 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Wayne County in south central Illinois...
  Northeastern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 727 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
  was located near Helm, or 14 miles northeast of Mount Vernon,
  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...
  Wayne City around 730 PM CDT.
  Fairfield and Cisne around 735 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Mount
Erie, Jeffersonville, Johnsonville, Keenes, Golden Gate, and Sims.

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 3857 8815 3836 8815 3833 8876 3848 8879
      3847 8870 3852 8870 3860 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 0027Z 267DEG 48KT 3843 8868

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

$$

JGG

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