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Tornado Warning 21, NWS Paducah, KY

March 15, 2025Alexander County, Pulaski County, Illinois; Mississippi County, Scott County, Stoddard County, Missouri

NWS Paducah, KY issued this tornado warning at Mar 15, 2025, 12:09 AM CDT for Alexander County, Pulaski County, Illinois; Mississippi County, Scott County, Stoddard County, Missouri. It was in force for 51 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: Mar 15, 2025, 12:09 AM CDT (05:09 UTC)
Expired: Mar 15, 2025, 1:00 AM CDT
In force: 51 min
Issued by: NWS Paducah, KY
Area: Storm-based polygon
Tornado: Radar indicated
Hail: 0.75 in

Counties Alexander County, IL, Pulaski County, IL, Mississippi County, MO, Scott County, MO, Stoddard County, MO

The radar

The Paducah radar (KPAH), 90 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 05:10 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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What was reported inside it

Time	Report	Where	Remark
Mar 15, 12:17 AM CDT	TORNADO	3 E Bell City, MO	EF-2 Tornado. Peak Wind. 115 mph. The tornado began just south of County Road 91 near the Stoddard/Scott County Line, causing roof damage to two homes and destroying several outbuildings/shops. Several power poles were snapped along Highway 91 as the tornado m
Mar 15, 12:36 AM CDT	TORNADO	2 E New Hamburg, MO	Trained spotter reported a tornado just north of Benton with power poles down.

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
Mar 14, 7:34 PM CDT	Tornado Watch PDS	SPC	10 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Little Rock, AR (KLZK), launched 00:00Z, 5.2 hours before the alert went out and 252 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.

Skew-T log-p

Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.

Hodograph

The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.

Mixed-layer CAPE: 1678 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN: -4 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL: 1335 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear: 74 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity: 331 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity: 465 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter: 3.0
Supercell composite: 21.1

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The text

As transmitted.

435 
WFUS53 KPAH 150509 RRA
TORPAH
ILC003-153-MOC133-201-207-150600-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0021.250315T0509Z-250315T0600Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1209 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southwestern Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
  Alexander County in southern Illinois...
  Northwestern Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
  Scott County in southeastern Missouri...
  Northeastern Stoddard County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 100 AM CDT.

* At 1209 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
  tornado was located near Bloomfield, moving east at 70 mph.

Radar also indicates straight line winds of up to 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.

* This dangerous storm will be near...
  Bell City, Morley, Hay-Wood City, and Oran around 1215 AM CDT.
  Benton around 1220 AM CDT.
  Olive Branch and Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area around 1230 AM 
  CDT.
  Cairo around 1240 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, Diehlstadt, Blodgett, and Thebes.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 2.
 Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 19 and 21.
 Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 70 and 90.

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 3704 9002 3704 9000 3706 8999 3705 8996
      3712 8996 3713 8992 3713 8976 3714 8976
      3714 8972 3716 8972 3716 8970 3718 8970
      3728 8931 3700 8917 3683 8994
TIME...MOT...LOC 0509Z 249DEG 60KT 3695 8988 

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

$$

JGG

2 follow-up statements

295 
WWUS53 KPAH 150513
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1213 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ILC003-153-MOC133-201-207-150600-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
Pulaski IL-Alexander IL-Mississippi MO-Scott MO-Stoddard MO-
1213 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PULASKI...ALEXANDER...NORTHWESTERN MISSISSIPPI...SCOTT
AND NORTHEASTERN STODDARD COUNTIES...

At 1213 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Bloomfield,
moving east at 45 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

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 tornado will be near...
  Bell City around 1220 AM CDT.
  Morley, Hay-Wood City, and Oran around 1225 AM CDT.
  Benton around 1230 AM CDT.
  Olive Branch and Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area around 1245 AM 
  CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, Diehlstadt, Blodgett, and Thebes.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 2.
 Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 19 and 21.
 Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 70 and 90.

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 3704 9002 3704 9000 3706 8999 3705 8996
      3712 8996 3713 8992 3713 8976 3714 8976
      3714 8972 3716 8972 3716 8970 3718 8970
      3728 8931 3700 8917 3683 8994
TIME...MOT...LOC 0513Z 250DEG 41KT 3696 8989 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

JGG

851 
WWUS53 KPAH 150528
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1228 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

ILC003-153-MOC133-201-207-150600-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0021.000000T0000Z-250315T0600Z/
Pulaski IL-Alexander IL-Mississippi MO-Scott MO-Stoddard MO-
1228 AM CDT Sat Mar 15 2025

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT FOR
SOUTHWESTERN PULASKI...ALEXANDER...NORTHWESTERN MISSISSIPPI...SCOTT
AND NORTHEASTERN STODDARD COUNTIES...

At 1227 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado 
was located over Oran, moving northeast at 55 mph. Radar indicates 
strong rotation. Straight line winds to 75 mph are also indicated.

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 dangerous storm will be near...
  Benton, Scott City, and Kelso around 1235 AM CDT.
  Olive Branch and Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area around 1240 AM 
  CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Lambert, Commerce, Vanduser, Diehlstadt, Blodgett, and Thebes.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 2.
 Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 19 and 21.
 Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 70 and 90.

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 3687 8974 3713 8978 3713 8976 3714 8976
      3714 8972 3716 8972 3716 8970 3718 8970
      3728 8931 3700 8917
TIME...MOT...LOC 0527Z 244DEG 49KT 3708 8966 

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

$$

JGG

The office that day

Everything else NWS Paducah, KY issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Counties	Lasted
Mar 14, 11:21 PM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Jackson	39 min
Mar 14, 11:24 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Jackson	51 min
Mar 14, 11:38 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	PAH	Jackson, Union	52 min
Mar 14, 11:59 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Franklin, Jackson, Perry, Williamson	46 min
Mar 15, 12:09 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Franklin, Jackson, Williamson	51 min
Mar 15, 12:12 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Alexander, Union	48 min
Mar 15, 12:21 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Franklin, Jefferson, Perry	27 min
Mar 15, 12:32 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Alexander, Jackson, Johnson, Union, Williamson	43 min
Mar 15, 12:42 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Alexander, Pulaski	33 min
Mar 15, 12:44 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Franklin, Hamilton, Jefferson	46 min
Mar 15, 12:58 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Johnson, Pulaski, Union	32 min
Mar 15, 1:12 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Alexander, Pulaski	48 min
Mar 15, 1:18 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PAH	Edwards, Hamilton, Wabash, Wayne, White	57 min
Mar 15, 1:18 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Alexander, Pulaski	27 min
Mar 15, 1:26 AM CDT	Tornado Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Pope, Saline, Williamson	49 min
Mar 15, 1:33 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski	42 min
Mar 15, 1:35 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Alexander, Pulaski	26 min
Mar 15, 1:35 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Edwards, Wabash, Wayne	40 min
Mar 15, 1:46 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Destructive damage threat	PAH	Alexander, Pulaski	16 min
Mar 15, 1:53 AM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	PAH	Gallatin, Saline, White	52 min
Mar 15, 2:05 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope	40 min
Mar 15, 2:13 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Alexander	31 min
Mar 15, 2:15 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Massac	45 min
Mar 15, 2:20 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	White	40 min
Mar 15, 2:33 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PAH	Gallatin, Hardin	42 min
Mar 15, 2:36 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Gallatin, Hardin, Massac, Pope	39 min
Mar 15, 2:47 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PAH	White	43 min
Mar 15, 3:15 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PAH	Massac, Pope	45 min
Mar 15, 10:27 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	PAH	Massac	48 min
Mar 15, 10:30 AM CDT	Special Weather Statement	PAH	Massac	45 min
Mar 15, 10:33 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PAH	Massac, Pope	17 min
Mar 14, 9:24 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	PAH	Carter	51 min
Mar 14, 10:00 PM CDT	Tornado Warning EmergencyTornado observedCatastrophic damage threat	PAH	Carter	15 min
Mar 14, 10:12 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Carter, Ripley, Wayne	48 min
Mar 14, 10:19 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	PAH	Wayne	26 min
Mar 14, 10:34 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observed	PAH	Ripley	41 min
Mar 14, 10:51 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	PAH	Carter, Wayne	39 min
Mar 14, 10:58 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	PAH	Butler, Ripley	47 min
Mar 14, 11:09 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Wayne	38 min
Mar 14, 11:16 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Considerable damage threat	PAH	Butler, Ripley	44 min
Mar 14, 11:37 PM CDT	Tornado Warning Tornado observedConsiderable damage threat	PAH	Butler, Stoddard	53 min
Mar 14, 11:47 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Bollinger, Stoddard, Wayne	43 min
Mar 14, 11:58 PM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Butler	26 min
Mar 15, 12:31 AM CDT	Severe Thunderstorm Warning	PAH	New Madrid, Stoddard	29 min
Mar 15, 12:52 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Mississippi, New Madrid, Scott, Stoddard	38 min
Mar 15, 1:06 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	New Madrid	39 min
Mar 15, 1:36 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Mississippi, New Madrid	24 min
Mar 15, 1:53 AM CDT	Tornado Warning	PAH	Mississippi, New Madrid	52 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.