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Home Tornado Warning 0138 Issued by the Paducah Forecast Office
Action: New Issued At: 2025-05-16 19:51:59 522 WFUS53 KPAH 170051 TORPAH KYC059-101-149-233-170130- /O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0138.250517T0051Z-250517T0130Z/ BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED Tornado Warning National Weather Service Paducah KY 751 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Southern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky... Southeastern Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky... Northern McLean County in northwestern Kentucky... North central Webster County in northwestern Kentucky... * Until 830 PM CDT. * At 750 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Robards, or 12 miles south of Henderson, moving east at 50 mph. This storm is showing very strong rotation and could produce a strong tornado at any time! This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW! HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. 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. * The tornado will be near... St. Joseph and Beech Grove around 755 PM CDT. Owensboro around 805 PM CDT. Masonville around 810 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pleasant Ridge and Moseleyville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70. Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 135 and 143. 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 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3758 8700 3756 8704 3763 8764 3773 8764 3775 8682 3774 8682 3771 8686 3767 8682 TIME...MOT...LOC 0050Z 268DEG 45KT 3766 8753 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE MAX HAIL SIZE...1.50 IN $$ DWS Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 20:06:29 036 WWUS53 KPAH 170106 SVSPAH Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 806 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 KYC101-233-170115- /O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0138.000000T0000Z-250517T0130Z/ Henderson KY-Webster KY- 806 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HENDERSON AND NORTH CENTRAL WEBSTER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. .Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern Kentucky. && LAT...LON 3761 8746 3774 8735 3775 8685 3772 8684 3771 8686 3769 8684 3766 8684 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3758 8700 3756 8704 3760 8736 TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 266DEG 39KT 3765 8732 $$ KYC059-149-170130- /O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0138.000000T0000Z-250517T0130Z/ Daviess KY-McLean KY- 806 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN DAVIESS AND NORTHERN MCLEAN COUNTIES... At 805 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near St. Joseph, or 8 miles northwest of Calhoun, moving east at 45 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Owensboro around 810 PM CDT. Masonville around 815 PM CDT. Whitesville around 830 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pleasant Ridge and Moseleyville. This includes Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70. 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3761 8746 3774 8735 3775 8685 3772 8684 3771 8686 3769 8684 3766 8684 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3758 8700 3756 8704 3760 8736 TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 266DEG 39KT 3765 8732 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ DWS Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-05-16 20:06:29 036 WWUS53 KPAH 170106 SVSPAH Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 806 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 KYC101-233-170115- /O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0138.000000T0000Z-250517T0130Z/ Henderson KY-Webster KY- 806 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN HENDERSON AND NORTH CENTRAL WEBSTER COUNTIES IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. .Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern Kentucky. && LAT...LON 3761 8746 3774 8735 3775 8685 3772 8684 3771 8686 3769 8684 3766 8684 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3758 8700 3756 8704 3760 8736 TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 266DEG 39KT 3765 8732 $$ KYC059-149-170130- /O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0138.000000T0000Z-250517T0130Z/ Daviess KY-McLean KY- 806 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN DAVIESS AND NORTHERN MCLEAN COUNTIES... At 805 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located near St. Joseph, or 8 miles northwest of Calhoun, moving east at 45 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Owensboro around 810 PM CDT. Masonville around 815 PM CDT. Whitesville around 830 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pleasant Ridge and Moseleyville. This includes Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70. 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3761 8746 3774 8735 3775 8685 3772 8684 3771 8686 3769 8684 3766 8684 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3758 8700 3756 8704 3760 8736 TIME...MOT...LOC 0105Z 266DEG 39KT 3765 8732 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ DWS Action: Cancelled Issued At: 2025-05-16 20:22:30 598 WWUS53 KPAH 170122 SVSPAH Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 822 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 KYC149-170131- /O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0138.000000T0000Z-250517T0130Z/ McLean KY- 822 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MCLEAN COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern Kentucky. && LAT...LON 3762 8715 3774 8714 3774 8712 3775 8685 3772 8684 3771 8686 3769 8684 3766 8684 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3759 8699 TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 265DEG 45KT 3768 8707 $$ KYC059-170130- /O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0138.000000T0000Z-250517T0130Z/ Daviess KY- 822 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN DAVIESS COUNTY... At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Masonville, or near Owensboro, moving east at 50 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Owensboro, Whitesville, and Masonville around 825 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pleasant Ridge. This includes Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70. 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3762 8715 3774 8714 3774 8712 3775 8685 3772 8684 3771 8686 3769 8684 3766 8684 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3759 8699 TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 265DEG 45KT 3768 8707 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ DWS Action: Continued Issued At: 2025-05-16 20:22:30 598 WWUS53 KPAH 170122 SVSPAH Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 822 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 KYC149-170131- /O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0138.000000T0000Z-250517T0130Z/ McLean KY- 822 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHERN MCLEAN COUNTY IS CANCELLED... The tornadic thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for northwestern Kentucky. && LAT...LON 3762 8715 3774 8714 3774 8712 3775 8685 3772 8684 3771 8686 3769 8684 3766 8684 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3759 8699 TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 265DEG 45KT 3768 8707 $$ KYC059-170130- /O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0138.000000T0000Z-250517T0130Z/ Daviess KY- 822 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025 ...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 830 PM CDT FOR SOUTHEASTERN DAVIESS COUNTY... At 821 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Masonville, or near Owensboro, moving east at 50 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. This dangerous storm will be near... Owensboro, Whitesville, and Masonville around 825 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Pleasant Ridge. This includes Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70. 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. Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! && LAT...LON 3762 8715 3774 8714 3774 8712 3775 8685 3772 8684 3771 8686 3769 8684 3766 8684 3765 8686 3764 8689 3762 8692 3763 8695 3759 8699 TIME...MOT...LOC 0121Z 265DEG 45KT 3768 8707 TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN $$ DWS |