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Home Tornado Warning 0130 Issued by the Paducah Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-05-16 18:15:56
726
WFUS53 KPAH 162315
TORPAH
ILC003-MOC017-031-201-207-170000-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0130.250516T2315Z-250517T0000Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
615 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
West central Alexander County in southern Illinois...
Southeastern Bollinger County in southeastern Missouri...
Central Scott County in southeastern Missouri...
Southwestern Cape Girardeau County in southeastern Missouri...
Northeastern Stoddard County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 700 PM CDT.
* At 615 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Advance, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Advance and Bell City around 620 PM CDT.
Oran around 625 PM CDT.
Chaffee and Morley around 630 PM CDT.
Benton and Hay-Wood City around 635 PM CDT.
Kelso around 640 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, and Blodgett.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 74 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3700 9004 3715 9002 3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2315Z 269DEG 39KT 3708 8996
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 18:23:56
940
WWUS53 KPAH 162323
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
623 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
MOC017-162333-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Bollinger MO-
623 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BOLLINGER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southeastern
Missouri. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT
for southern Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8990 3713 8988 3713 8987 3716 8986
3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 267DEG 50KT 3710 8978
$$
ILC003-MOC031-201-207-170000-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Alexander IL-Scott MO-Cape Girardeau MO-Stoddard MO-
623 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL ALEXANDER...CENTRAL SCOTT...SOUTHWESTERN CAPE GIRARDEAU AND
NORTHEASTERN STODDARD COUNTIES...
At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bell City, or 7 miles west of Oran, moving east at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Chaffee, Oran, Benton, Morley, Kelso, and Hay-Wood City around 630
PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, and Blodgett.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 74 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8990 3713 8988 3713 8987 3716 8986
3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 267DEG 50KT 3710 8978
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-05-16 18:23:56
940
WWUS53 KPAH 162323
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
623 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
MOC017-162333-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Bollinger MO-
623 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN BOLLINGER COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for southeastern
Missouri. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT
for southern Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8990 3713 8988 3713 8987 3716 8986
3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 267DEG 50KT 3710 8978
$$
ILC003-MOC031-201-207-170000-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Alexander IL-Scott MO-Cape Girardeau MO-Stoddard MO-
623 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL ALEXANDER...CENTRAL SCOTT...SOUTHWESTERN CAPE GIRARDEAU AND
NORTHEASTERN STODDARD COUNTIES...
At 623 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Bell City, or 7 miles west of Oran, moving east at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball 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...
Chaffee, Oran, Benton, Morley, Kelso, and Hay-Wood City around 630
PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, and Blodgett.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 74 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.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8990 3713 8988 3713 8987 3716 8986
3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2323Z 267DEG 50KT 3710 8978
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 18:30:26
286
WWUS53 KPAH 162330
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
630 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
ILC003-MOC031-201-207-170000-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Alexander IL-Scott MO-Cape Girardeau MO-Stoddard MO-
630 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL ALEXANDER...CENTRAL SCOTT...SOUTHERN CAPE GIRARDEAU AND
NORTHEASTERN STODDARD COUNTIES...
At 630 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Oran, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Chaffee, Oran, Benton, Morley, Kelso, and Hay-Wood City around 635
PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, and Blodgett.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 74 and 87.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8982 3717 8978 3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2330Z 269DEG 39KT 3710 8968
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 18:38:27
542
WWUS53 KPAH 162337
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
637 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
MOC031-207-162347-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Cape Girardeau MO-Stoddard MO-
637 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CAPE GIRARDEAU AND NORTHEASTERN
STODDARD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8969 3718 8967 3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 269DEG 39KT 3710 8958
$$
ILC003-MOC201-170000-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Alexander IL-Scott MO-
637 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL ALEXANDER AND CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTIES...
At 637 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Benton, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Alexander and central Scott Counties, including the
following locations... Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, and Blodgett.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 74 and 87.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8969 3718 8967 3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 269DEG 39KT 3710 8958
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-05-16 18:38:27
542
WWUS53 KPAH 162337
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
637 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
MOC031-207-162347-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Cape Girardeau MO-Stoddard MO-
637 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHERN CAPE GIRARDEAU AND NORTHEASTERN
STODDARD COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...
The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out
of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southern
Illinois...and southeastern Missouri.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8969 3718 8967 3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 269DEG 39KT 3710 8958
$$
ILC003-MOC201-170000-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Alexander IL-Scott MO-
637 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL ALEXANDER AND CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTIES...
At 637 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Benton, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Alexander and central Scott Counties, including the
following locations... Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, and Blodgett.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 74 and 87.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a
basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3699 8969 3718 8967 3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2337Z 269DEG 39KT 3710 8958
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 18:42:27
678
WWUS53 KPAH 162342
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
642 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
ILC003-MOC201-170000-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Alexander IL-Scott MO-
642 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 700 PM CDT FOR WEST
CENTRAL ALEXANDER AND CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTIES...
At 641 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Benton, moving
east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Damaging tornado and golf ball size hail.
SOURCE...Weather spotters 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.
Locations impacted include...
Oran, Benton, Morley, Kelso, Hay-Wood City, Blodgett, Commerce, and
Lambert.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 74 and 87.
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 3699 8967 3718 8962 3720 8939 3698 8942
TIME...MOT...LOC 2341Z 273DEG 34KT 3707 8958
TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.75 IN
$$
DW
Action: Expired Issued At: 2025-05-16 18:55:27 251 WWUS53 KPAH 162355 SVSPAH Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 655 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ILC003-MOC201-170004- /O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0130.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/ Alexander IL-Scott MO- 655 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR WEST CENTRAL ALEXANDER AND CENTRAL SCOTT COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM CDT... The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southern Illinois...and southeastern Missouri. && LAT...LON 3699 8967 3718 8962 3720 8939 3698 8942 TIME...MOT...LOC 2354Z 269DEG 39KT 3707 8940 $$ DW |
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