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WFUS53 KPAH 022328
TORPAH
ILC055-077-081-145-199-030015-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0056.250402T2328Z-250403T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
628 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Perry County in south central Illinois...
  Southern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...
  Northern Williamson County in southern Illinois...
  Jackson County in southern Illinois...
  Franklin County in south central Illinois...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 628 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
  tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located
  along a line extending from near St. Mary to 8 miles east of
  Perryville to 6 miles southwest of Altenburg, moving east at 85
  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...
  Grand Tower around 635 PM CDT.
  Willisville, Ava, Murphysboro, and Carbondale around 640 PM CDT.
  De Soto around 645 PM CDT.
  Royalton, Energy, Elkville, Hurst, Crainville, Herrin, Cambria, 
  Carterville, and Du Quoin around 650 PM CDT.
  Johnston City, West Frankfort, Marion, Christopher, and Zeigler 
  around 655 PM CDT.
  Benton, West City, Sesser, Valier, Rend Lake Area, and Pittsburg 
  around 700 PM CDT.
  Thompsonville around 705 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Whiteash,
Orient, Spillertown, Dowell, Bonnie, North City, Nason, Buckner,
Hanaford, and Campbell Hill.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 53 and
87.
 
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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3819 8870 3776 8871 3763 8951 3769 8952
      3771 8958 3775 8962 3775 8967 3778 8966
      3782 8968 3783 8966 3796 8959 3821 8959
      3822 8874
TIME...MOT...LOC 2328Z 254DEG 72KT 3786 8989 3770 8971 3758 8968 

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

$$

DWS

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WWUS53 KPAH 022359
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
659 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

ILC055-077-081-145-199-030015-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0056.000000T0000Z-250403T0015Z/
Perry IL-Jefferson IL-Williamson IL-Jackson IL-Franklin IL-
659 PM CDT Wed Apr 2 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 715 PM CDT FOR EASTERN
PERRY...SOUTHERN JEFFERSON...NORTHERN WILLIAMSON...EASTERN JACKSON
AND FRANKLIN COUNTIES...

At 659 PM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located along a
line extending from Du Quoin to near Herrin to near Marion, moving
east at 85 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...
  Thompsonville, Johnston City, Benton, West Frankfort, West City, 
  Sesser, Valier, Marion, Rend Lake Area, and Pittsburg around 705 
  PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by these tornadic storms include Whiteash,
Orient, Spillertown, Dowell, Bonnie, North City, Nason, Buckner,
Hanaford, and Freeman Spur.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 53 and
87.
 
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.

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!

&&

LAT...LON 3819 8870 3776 8871 3764 8947 3773 8947
      3784 8940 3798 8934 3821 8925 3822 8874
TIME...MOT...LOC 2359Z 254DEG 72KT 3802 8920 3786 8902 3774 8899 

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

$$

Diegan