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Tornado Warning 45, NWS Paducah, KY

June 21, 2026Gibson County, Indiana

NWS Paducah, KY issued this tornado warning at Jun 21, 2026, 7:11 PM CDT for Gibson County, Indiana. It was in force for 30 min. 3 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
Jun 21, 2026, 7:11 PM CDT (00:11 UTC)
Expired
Jun 21, 2026, 7:41 PM CDT
In force
30 min
Issued by
NWS Paducah, KY
Area
Storm-based polygon
Tornado
Observed
Hail
0.75 in

County Gibson County, IN

The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 29 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 00:11 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

TimeReportWhereRemark
Jun 21, 7:25 PM CDTTORNADO4 Sse Princeton, INTornado reported near CR 350S and CR 100E.
Jun 21, 7:30 PM CDTTORNADO3 Nne Fort Branch, INPhoto from X showing a tornado NE of Fort Branch, IN.
Jun 21, 7:38 PM CDTTORNADO1 Ene Mackey, INEF1 Tornado. Peak Winds 90 mph. Path Length 1.53 miles. Outbuilding collapsed, mobile home suffered partial roof removal. Severe crop damage.

Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.

Did it verify

Verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow matched 3 storm reports to this tornado warning; the first came 14 minutes after it went out.

Cow counts a report within 15 km of the polygon while the warning was in force: a tornado for a tornado warning; hail of 1 inch or more, a gust of 58 mph or more or wind damage for a severe thunderstorm warning; a flash flood report for a flash flood warning.

The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 21, 1:28 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC9 hr
Jun 21, 4:43 PM CDTTornado WatchSPC8 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 00:00Z, 0.2 hours before the alert went out and 225 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-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2026-06-22Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 43 joules per kilogram.LCLLFCEL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 00:00Z on 2026-06-22The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 194 square meters per square second.19395878Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
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
43 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
-35 J/kg
Mixed-layer LCL
643 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
58 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
194 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
223 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

Open this sounding in Storm Lab

The text

As transmitted.

048 
WFUS53 KPAH 220011
TORPAH
INC051-220100-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0045.260622T0011Z-260622T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
711 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
  Southeastern Gibson County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 711 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Fort Branch,
  moving east at 30 mph.

  HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

  SOURCE...Emergency management 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.

* The tornado will be near...
  Princeton and Fort Branch around 715 PM CDT.
  Oakland City around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Somerville, Mackey, and Francisco.

This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 25 and
38.
 
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 3838 8734 3838 8732 3824 8732 3820 8766
      3834 8765 3838 8741 3837 8740 3838 8740
      3838 8737 3839 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 0011Z 251DEG 26KT 3824 8763 

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

$$

DW
6 follow-up statements
581 
WWUS53 KPAH 220013
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
713 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

INC051-220100-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260622T0100Z/
Gibson IN-
713 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GIBSON COUNTY...

At 713 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Fort Branch, moving east at 30 mph.

This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Emergency management 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...
  Princeton and Fort Branch around 720 PM CDT.
  Oakland City around 725 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Somerville, Mackey, and Francisco.

This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 25 and
38.
 
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 3838 8734 3838 8732 3824 8732 3820 8766
      3834 8765 3838 8741 3837 8740 3838 8740
      3838 8737 3839 8736
TIME...MOT...LOC 0013Z 251DEG 26KT 3825 8761 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DW
476 
WWUS53 KPAH 220021
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
721 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

INC051-220100-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260622T0100Z/
Gibson IN-
721 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GIBSON COUNTY...

At 721 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
over Fort Branch, moving northeast at 25 mph.

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...
  Princeton around 725 PM CDT.
  Oakland City around 730 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Somerville, Mackey, and Francisco.

This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 26 and
38.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. 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 3823 8760 3835 8761 3838 8741 3837 8740
      3838 8740 3838 8737 3839 8736 3838 8734
      3838 8732 3824 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 241DEG 21KT 3828 8758 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DW
588 
WWUS53 KPAH 220022 CCA
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
722 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

INC051-220100-
/O.COR.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260622T0100Z/
Gibson IN-
722 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN GIBSON COUNTY...

At 722 PM CDT, a confirmed large and extremely dangerous tornado was
located over Fort Branch, moving northeast at 25 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...
  Princeton around 725 PM CDT.
  Oakland City around 735 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Somerville, Mackey, and Francisco.

This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 26 and
38.
 
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 3823 8760 3835 8761 3838 8741 3837 8740
      3838 8740 3838 8737 3839 8736 3838 8734
      3838 8732 3824 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 0021Z 241DEG 21KT 3828 8758 

TORNADO...OBSERVED
TORNADO DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

DW
337 
WWUS53 KPAH 220030
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
730 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

INC051-220100-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260622T0100Z/
Gibson IN-
730 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GIBSON COUNTY...

At 730 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Princeton, moving northeast at 30 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...
  Oakland City around 735 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Francisco and Somerville.

This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 30 and
38.
 
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 3826 8749 3836 8751 3838 8741 3837 8740
      3838 8740 3838 8737 3839 8736 3838 8734
      3838 8732 3829 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 0030Z 244DEG 25KT 3831 8749 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DW
025 
WWUS53 KPAH 220038
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
738 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

INC051-220100-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260622T0100Z/
Gibson IN-
738 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 800 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL GIBSON COUNTY...

At 738 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Oakland City, moving east at 35 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
east central Gibson County, including the following locations...
Somerville.

This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 34 and
38.
 
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 3828 8739 3838 8740 3838 8737 3839 8736
      3838 8734 3838 8732 3829 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 0038Z 255DEG 30KT 3832 8736 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN

$$

DW
687 
WWUS53 KPAH 220041
SVSPAH

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
741 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

INC051-220051-
/O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0045.000000T0000Z-260622T0100Z/
Gibson IN-
741 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL GIBSON COUNTY IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer appears capable of producing a tornado.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.  However, gusty winds are
still possible with this thunderstorm.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southwestern
Indiana.

&&

LAT...LON 3828 8739 3838 8740 3838 8737 3839 8736
      3838 8734 3838 8732 3829 8732
TIME...MOT...LOC 0040Z 241DEG 21KT 3833 8734 

$$

DW

What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this tornado warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Paducah, KY wrote its last area forecast discussion before this tornado warning went out at Jun 21, 12:10 PM CDT, 7 hours 1 minute earlier. Its key messages:

  • Showers and thunderstorms expected later today, especially tonight, lingering into Monday; localized flooding heavy rainfall and strong to severe storms will be possible.
  • Cooler and mostly drier conditions return Tuesday, before scattered storms re-enter the forecast later in the week heading into next weekend.
Area forecast discussion, Jun 21, 12:10 PM CDT, 7 hours 1 minute before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1210 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- Showers and thunderstorms expected later today, especially
  tonight, lingering into Monday; localized flooding heavy
  rainfall and strong to severe storms will be possible.

- Cooler and mostly drier conditions return Tuesday, before
  scattered storms re-enter the forecast later in the week
  heading into next weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1205 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

The complex of storms marching across MO will push our
northern/western reaches this afternoon. MUCAPEs will be making
their way into 4 digits, despite incoming clouds retarding the
diurnal rise. Dew points already into the lower 70s across our
south will solidify their ground over the entirety of the FA
this pm. Bulk shear and lapse rates similarly improve with the
system's approach, so any PM storm does show strong-svr potential.
However, the track of this driving low looks primarily to be to
our north, and the main first threat looks to follow its track.

Our best best for more robust/widespread storms comes later,
into the 00z-06z time frame, as the 2ndary wave develops and
rides along the boundary. By then, the upper shear profiles have
peaked, and helicity picks up, at least along the boundary/in
the vicinity of the wave's track, which dives southeastward into
the lower Ohio Valley. Expect an all hazards severe mode with
this wave, and in addition, near 2" PW's with E-SAT's showing
10-30 year Return Intervals suggest an efficiency to heavy rain
producing storms that if they train/repeat over the same areas,
could enhance storm average forecast total signals of around an
inch, to localized totals 2-3x higher. We'll therefore continue
the Flood Watch in our peak threat areas north for now, with
collaborative efforts driving any southward expansion.

Storms linger along/in advance of the boundary into Monday as
it moves eastward and southward coincident with the low's track
up the Ohio valley, which ultimately winds pops down with
relatively cooler/drier air coming in its place by Tuesday. Pops
start to pick up again later in the week, esp into next weekend.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1205 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

Storm chances increase thru the TAF forecast period, with
restrictions to CIGS/VSBYS increasing with pops. Peak
restrictions will be this evening/overnight, when stronger
storms may drive Instrument Flight Rules at times. South winds
shift to northwest upon system passage late tonight/early tmrw,
as low end MVFR to potentially IFR based CIGS prevail. They
should gradually disperse as pops complete their diminishing
from the forecast area thru the planning phase hours of the
forecast.

&&

.PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...Lake Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for ILZ075-081-
     085.
     Flood Watch from 1 PM CDT this afternoon through Monday
     morning for ILZ075>078-080>083.
MO...Lake Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for MOZ100.
IN...Flood Watch from 1 PM CDT /2 PM EDT/ this afternoon through
     Monday morning for INZ081-082-085>088.
KY...Lake Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for KYZ007>009-
     011-012.

&&
Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 21, 3:16 AM CDT, 15 hours 55 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
316 AM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087-
100-107>112-114-221215-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-
White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-
Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-
Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
316 AM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026 /416 AM EDT Sun Jun 21 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Numerous thunderstorms are expected throughout the Quad State
today. Severe storms with damaging winds, large hail, and even a
few tornadoes will be possible this afternoon and evening. Heavy
rainfall will be a concern for the entire period.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday

Thunderstorms are expected to continue through Monday mainly
across the south and southeast, with heavy rainfall the main
concern.

An isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out over southeast
Missouri Tuesday night and expanding across the area on Wednesday.
More scattered thunderstorm activity is possible Thursday
afternoon and into the overnight. Better chances of storms return
Friday and Saturday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.

In the hours before

Local storm report, Jun 21, 1:52 PM CDT, 5 hours 19 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
152 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0151 PM     Hail             Anna                    37.46N 89.24W
06/21/2026  M0.25 Inch       Union              IL   Broadcast Media

            Pea sized hail and some pictures of apparent
            rotation/wall cloud near Anna 1:30-1:45 PM
            local time.

&&
Special weather statement, Jun 21, 1:57 PM CDT, 5 hours 14 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
157 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

ILZ085-088-089-211930-
Union IL-Williamson IL-Johnson IL-
157 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN UNION...
NORTHWESTERN JOHNSON AND SOUTH CENTRAL WILLIAMSON COUNTIES THROUGH
230 PM CDT...

At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Goreville, or 11 miles southwest of Marion, moving northeast at 30
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Lake Of Egypt Area.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 4.
 Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 40 and 50.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southern
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3755 8904 3760 8910 3770 8897 3760 8883
TIME...MOT...LOC 1857Z 236DEG 26KT 3759 8903

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

ATL
Local storm report, Jun 21, 5:16 PM CDT, 1 hour 55 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
516 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0511 PM     Tornado          5 ESE Dix               38.41N 88.85W
06/21/2026                   Jefferson          IL   Emergency Mngr

            Tornado reported near Tolle Lane and Austin
            Road per Fire Department.

&&

AZ
Local storm report, Jun 21, 5:29 PM CDT, 1 hour 42 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
529 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0509 PM     Tornado          3 E Dix                 38.44N 88.89W
06/21/2026                   Jefferson          IL   Public

            Photo submission of tornado on Facebook by
            Texico.

&&

AZ
Local storm report, Jun 21, 7:01 PM CDT, 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
701 PM CDT Sun Jun 21 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0507 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     5 NW Bluford            38.39N 88.78W
06/21/2026                   Jefferson          IL   Public

            Extensive tree and power line damage. Some
            roof and structural damage. Possible
            tornado.

&&

ATL

The office that day

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

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 21, 7:28 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHGibson, Pike, Warrick47 min
Jun 21, 7:54 PM CDTTornado Warning Tornado observedPAHPike, Warrick21 min
Jun 21, 8:04 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHSpencer, Warrick41 min
Jun 21, 8:25 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHGibson, Pike, Warrick50 min
Jun 21, 8:43 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryPAHGibson, Pike, Posey, Warrick3 hr
Jun 21, 8:56 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHGibson, Posey, Vanderburgh49 min
Jun 21, 9:04 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHVanderburgh, Warrick24 min
Jun 21, 9:11 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHGibson, Pike, Spencer, Warrick33 min
Jun 21, 9:12 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHGibson, Spencer, Warrick32 min
Jun 21, 9:18 PM CDTFlash Flood WarningPAHGibson, Pike, Warrick6 hr
Jun 21, 9:19 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHSpencer, Warrick41 min
Jun 21, 9:39 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHGibson, Vanderburgh, Warrick51 min
Jun 21, 9:41 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHPosey, Vanderburgh49 min
Jun 21, 9:50 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHSpencer24 min
Jun 21, 10:24 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningPAHVanderburgh, Warrick51 min
Jun 21, 10:30 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHSpencer, Vanderburgh, Warrick45 min
Jun 21, 11:01 PM CDTTornado WarningPAHSpencer, Warrick44 min
Jun 22, 2:58 AM CDTFlash Flood WarningPAHSpencer6 hr

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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.