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Tornado Warning 34, NWS Paducah, KY
NWS Paducah, KY issued this tornado warning at Dec 10, 2021, 8:29 PM CST for Fulton County, Hickman County, Kentucky; Mississippi County, Missouri. It was in force for 61 min. 2 reports came from inside the area while it was in force.
The area
The outline as issued, with what was reported inside it.
The facts
- Issued
- Dec 10, 2021, 8:29 PM CST (02:29 UTC)
- Expired
- Dec 10, 2021, 9:30 PM CST
- In force
- 61 min
- Issued by
- NWS Paducah, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Observed
- Damage threat
- Considerable
- Hail
- 1.0 in
Counties Fulton County, KY, Hickman County, KY, Mississippi County, MO
The radar
The Paducah radar (KPAH), 57 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 02:29 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.
Open the radar archive at this moment
The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.
What was reported inside it
| Time | Report | Where | Remark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 8:55 PM CST | HAIL 1.75 | 4 S Hickman, KY | |
| Dec 10, 9:01 PM CST | TORNADO | Cayce, KY | DAMAGE REPORTED IN CAYCE TO A CAFE AND THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
The watch it was issued in
The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 3:07 PM CST | Tornado Watch | SPC | 11 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 2.5 hours before the alert went out and 213 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.
- Mixed-layer CAPE
- 1725 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -13 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 759 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 78 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 398 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 420 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 4.8
- Supercell composite
- 16.2
The text
As transmitted.
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WFUS53 KPAH 110229
TORPAH
KYC075-105-MOC133-110330-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0034.211211T0229Z-211211T0330Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
829 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Fulton County in western Kentucky...
Hickman County in western Kentucky...
South central Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
* Until 930 PM CST.
* At 829 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado
was located over Tiptonville, or near Reelfoot Lake State Park,
moving northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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.
* The tornado will be near...
Hickman around 855 PM CST.
Cayce around 905 PM CST.
Clinton around 910 PM CST.
Fulgham around 915 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Boundurant.
This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
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 3651 8941 3677 8891 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0229Z 237DEG 46KT 3634 8950
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
PS4 follow-up statements
209
WWUS53 KPAH 110241
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
841 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
KYC075-105-MOC133-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-Mississippi MO-
841 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR FULTON...
HICKMAN AND SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES...
At 841 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Clayton, or near Reelfoot Lake State Park, moving
northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Hickman around 855 PM CST.
Cayce around 905 PM CST.
Clinton around 910 PM CST.
Fulgham around 915 PM CST.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Boundurant.
This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3651 8941 3677 8891 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0241Z 237DEG 46KT 3642 8934
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
$$
PS421
WWUS53 KPAH 110301
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
MOC133-110311-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Mississippi MO-
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI 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 1100 PM CST for western
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3651 8918 3669 8899 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0301Z 237DEG 46KT 3656 8906
$$
KYC075-105-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
901 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR
SOUTHEASTERN FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
At 901 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Cayce, or 7 miles east of Hickman, moving northeast at
55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Clinton around 910 PM CST.
Fulgham around 915 PM CST.
This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 8.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is on the ground. To protect your life, TAKE COVER NOW! Move
to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy
building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in
a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect
yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3651 8918 3669 8899 3677 8882 3650 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0301Z 237DEG 46KT 3656 8906
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
$$
PS704
WWUS53 KPAH 110309
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
909 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
KYC075-105-110330-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
909 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CST FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN HICKMAN COUNTIES...
At 909 PM CST, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located near Fulgham, or near Clinton, moving northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Law enforcement 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
east central Fulton and southeastern Hickman Counties.
This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 5 and 8.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
&&
LAT...LON 3655 8900 3663 8900 3676 8882 3654 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0309Z 237DEG 46KT 3661 8894
TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.50 IN
$$
PS226
WWUS53 KPAH 110321
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
921 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
KYC075-105-110331-
/O.EXP.KPAH.TO.W.0034.000000T0000Z-211211T0330Z/
Fulton KY-Hickman KY-
921 PM CST Fri Dec 10 2021
...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL FULTON AND SOUTHEASTERN
HICKMAN COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 930 PM CST...
The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However small hail
is still possible with this thunderstorm.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM CST for western
Kentucky.
LAT...LON 3655 8900 3663 8900 3676 8882 3654 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 0321Z 237DEG 46KT 3669 8879
$$
PSThe office that day
Everything else NWS Paducah, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 7:12 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg | 48 min |
| Dec 10, 8:19 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Christian, Hopkins, Muhlenberg | 41 min |
| Dec 10, 8:26 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, Trigg | 34 min |
| Dec 10, 8:48 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Christian, Hopkins, Muhlenberg | 42 min |
| Dec 10, 9:05 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Graves, Marshall | 40 min |
| Dec 10, 9:21 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Ballard | 39 min |
| Dec 10, 9:25 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | McLean, Muhlenberg | 20 min |
| Dec 10, 9:26 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Graves | 9 min |
| Dec 10, 9:40 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Graves, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall | 50 min |
| Dec 10, 9:45 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Marshall | 15 min |
| Dec 10, 9:49 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, McCracken | 41 min |
| Dec 10, 10:09 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, Lyon | 51 min |
| Dec 10, 10:17 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Caldwell | 13 min |
| Dec 10, 10:30 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Crittenden, Livingston | 45 min |
| Dec 10, 10:31 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Hopkins | 29 min |
| Dec 10, 10:36 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Hopkins, McLean, Muhlenberg | 39 min |
| Dec 10, 10:44 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Hopkins, Muhlenberg | 31 min |
| Dec 10, 10:58 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | McLean, Muhlenberg | 17 min |
| Dec 10, 11:11 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Crittenden, Hopkins, Union, Webster | 36 min |
| Dec 10, 11:17 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Webster | 28 min |
| Dec 10, 11:37 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Daviess, Henderson, McLean, Webster | 34 min |
| Dec 10, 11:40 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Calloway | 15 min |
| Dec 11, 12:03 AM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Christian, Trigg | 42 min |
| Dec 11, 12:29 AM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Todd | 21 min |
| Dec 11, 1:46 AM CST | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Calloway, Christian, Todd, Trigg | 8 hr |
| Dec 11, 1:49 AM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Christian, Todd | 26 min |
| Dec 10, 8:10 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | New Madrid | 23 min |
| Dec 10, 8:53 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Butler, New Madrid, Scott, Stoddard | 52 min |
| Dec 10, 9:26 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott | 49 min |
| Dec 10, 10:47 PM CST | Tornado Warning | PAH | Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Perry | 21 min |
| Dec 10, 10:50 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Bollinger, Wayne | 25 min |
| Dec 10, 11:06 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Perry | 39 min |
| Dec 10, 11:33 PM CST | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Cape Girardeau, Perry | 42 min |
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Sources
The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; local storm reports from the same archive; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.