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Home Return to list Tornado Warning 0037 Issued by the Paducah Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2026-06-21 16:41:02
809
WFUS53 KPAH 212140
TORPAH
ILC081-212230-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0037.260621T2140Z-260621T2230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
440 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 440 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Irvington, or 7 miles south of Centralia, moving
northeast at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northwestern Jefferson County, including the following locations...
Dix.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 100 and 105.
Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 63 and 65.
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 3840 8880 3836 8915 3847 8914 3848 8888
3848 8883
TIME...MOT...LOC 2140Z 245DEG 29KT 3842 8910
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-21 16:46:32
101
WWUS53 KPAH 212146
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
446 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC081-212230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260621T2230Z/
Jefferson IL-
446 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
NORTHWESTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 445 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Irvington, or 7 miles southeast of Centralia, moving
northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Dix.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 100 and
105.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3837 8909 3847 8909 3848 8888 3848 8883
3840 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2145Z 245DEG 29KT 3844 8905
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-21 16:52:02
186
WWUS53 KPAH 212151
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
451 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC081-212230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260621T2230Z/
Jefferson IL-
451 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 451 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Woodlawn, or near Mount Vernon, moving east at 35
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.
Locations impacted include...
Dix.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 100 and
105.
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 3838 8903 3847 8904 3848 8888 3848 8883
3840 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2151Z 265DEG 29KT 3840 8897
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-21 16:59:33
427
WWUS53 KPAH 212159
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
459 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC081-212230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260621T2230Z/
Jefferson IL-
459 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 459 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Mount Vernon, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Dix.
This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 100 and
105.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3838 8898 3847 8899 3848 8888 3848 8883
3840 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2159Z 257DEG 23KT 3842 8893
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-21 17:06:18
579
WWUS53 KPAH 212205
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
505 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC081-212230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260621T2230Z/
Jefferson IL-
505 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 505 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles north of Mount Vernon, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Jefferson County.
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 3839 8892 3848 8892 3848 8883 3840 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2205Z 252DEG 27KT 3842 8888
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-21 17:12:33
779
WWUS53 KPAH 212212
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
512 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC081-212230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260621T2230Z/
Jefferson IL-
512 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR NORTH
CENTRAL JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 511 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located 7 miles southwest of
Helm, or 10 miles northeast of Mount Vernon, moving northeast at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Emergency management confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
north central Jefferson County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3839 8892 3848 8892 3848 8883 3840 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2211Z 245DEG 29KT 3844 8882
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2026-06-21 17:17:03
018
WWUS53 KPAH 212216
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
516 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
ILC081-212230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260621T2230Z/
Jefferson IL-
516 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 530 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY...
At 516 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located 7 miles southwest of Helm, or 10 miles northeast of Mount
Vernon, moving east at 30 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Emergency management 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.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Jefferson County.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, 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 3840 8884 3848 8885 3848 8883 3840 8880
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 264DEG 25KT 3843 8879
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
DW
Action: Expired Issued At: 2026-06-21 17:21:03 066 WWUS53 KPAH 212220 SVSPAH Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 520 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ILC081-212230- /O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0037.000000T0000Z-260621T2230Z/ Jefferson IL- 520 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN JEFFERSON COUNTY WILL EXPIRE AT 530 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central Illinois. && LAT...LON 3840 8884 3848 8885 3848 8883 3840 8880 TIME...MOT...LOC 2220Z 245DEG 29KT 3844 8875 $$ DW | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||