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Tornado Warning 82, NWS Paducah, KY
NWS Paducah, KY issued this tornado warning at Jul 9, 2026, 8:49 PM CDT for Trigg County, Kentucky. It was in force for 21 min. 1 report 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
- Jul 9, 2026, 8:49 PM CDT (01:49 UTC)
- Expired
- Jul 9, 2026, 9:10 PM CDT
- In force
- 21 min
- Issued by
- NWS Paducah, KY
- Area
- Storm-based polygon
- Tornado
- Radar indicated
- Hail
- 0.75 in
County Trigg County, KY
The radar
The Ft Campbell radar (KHPX), 60 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 01:49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 9:02 PM CDT | TSTM WND DMG | 3 Ne Canton, KY | Multiple trees downed by thunderstorm winds west of Cadiz. |
Local storm reports filed while the alert was in force, from inside its polygon or its counties.
Did it verify
Not verified. The Iowa Environmental Mesonet's Cow found no qualifying storm report inside this tornado warning while it was in force. That is not proof nothing happened: reports are thin where few people live.
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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 6:01 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Watch | SPC | 8 hr |
The nearest sounding before it
Nashville Metro, TN (KBNA), launched 00:00Z, 1.8 hours before the alert went out and 141 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
- 1294 J/kg
- Mixed-layer CIN
- -2 J/kg
- Mixed-layer LCL
- 1498 m above ground
- 0-6 km bulk shear
- 9 kt
- 0-1 km storm-relative helicity
- 17 m²/s²
- 0-3 km storm-relative helicity
- 86 m²/s²
- Significant tornado parameter
- 0.0
- Supercell composite
- 0.0
The text
As transmitted.
819
WFUS53 KPAH 100149
TORPAH
KYC221-100230-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0082.260710T0149Z-260710T0230Z/
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
849 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Central Trigg County in western Kentucky...
* Until 930 PM CDT.
* At 849 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Golden Pond Visitors Center, moving east at 20
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...
Land Between The Lakes Area and Canton around 855 PM CDT.
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 3678 8809 3686 8804 3684 8773 3666 8782
TIME...MOT...LOC 0149Z 291DEG 19KT 3681 8803
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DW4 follow-up statements
618
WWUS53 KPAH 100154
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
854 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
KYC221-100230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-260710T0230Z/
Trigg KY-
854 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
TRIGG COUNTY...
At 854 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Canton, or near Golden Pond Visitors Center, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Land Between The Lakes Area and Canton around 900 PM CDT.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3677 8806 3686 8802 3684 8773 3666 8782
TIME...MOT...LOC 0154Z 286DEG 19KT 3680 8801
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DW071
WWUS53 KPAH 100157
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
857 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
KYC221-100230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-260710T0230Z/
Trigg KY-
857 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL
TRIGG COUNTY...
At 857 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Canton, or near Wranglers Campground, moving east at
20 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 tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
central Trigg County.
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 3676 8805 3686 8800 3684 8773 3666 8782
TIME...MOT...LOC 0157Z 291DEG 19KT 3679 8799
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DW903
WWUS53 KPAH 100202
SVSPAH
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
902 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
KYC221-100230-
/O.CON.KPAH.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-260710T0230Z/
Trigg KY-
902 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 930 PM CDT FOR
SOUTHEASTERN TRIGG COUNTY...
At 902 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Canton, or near Wranglers Campground, moving east at
20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
Locations impacted include...
Canton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
&&
LAT...LON 3674 8799 3684 8796 3682 8774 3666 8782
TIME...MOT...LOC 0202Z 286DEG 19KT 3676 8793
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN
$$
DW082 WWUS53 KPAH 100210 SVSPAH Severe Weather Statement National Weather Service Paducah KY 910 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 KYC221-100220- /O.CAN.KPAH.TO.W.0082.000000T0000Z-260710T0230Z/ Trigg KY- 910 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN TRIGG 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 Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for western Kentucky. Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for Trigg County. && LAT...LON 3674 8799 3684 8796 3682 8774 3666 8782 TIME...MOT...LOC 0208Z 291DEG 19KT 3674 8788 $$ 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 Jul 9, 6:28 PM CDT, 2 hours 21 minutes earlier. Its key messages:
- A slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe storms continues late this afternoon into tonight. The main severe hazard is damaging winds, with a heavy rain hazard capable of localized flooding.
- There is a similar, lingering, albeit smaller marginal risk (level 1 of 5) of severe storms late Friday into Friday night, then again Saturday into Saturday night.
- Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall are possible into and through the weekend; a Flood Watch is in effect. 1 to 3 inches cumulative rainfall is forecast on average, but locally higher amounts twice that or more are possible if and where storms repeat over the same areas.
Area forecast discussion, Jul 9, 6:28 PM CDT, 2 hours 21 minutes before
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Paducah KY
628 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
.KEY MESSAGES...
- A slight risk (level 2 of 5) of severe storms continues late
this afternoon into tonight. The main severe hazard is
damaging winds, with a heavy rain hazard capable of localized
flooding.
- There is a similar, lingering, albeit smaller marginal risk
(level 1 of 5) of severe storms late Friday into Friday night,
then again Saturday into Saturday night.
- Repeated rounds of heavy rainfall are possible into and
through the weekend; a Flood Watch is in effect. 1 to 3
inches cumulative rainfall is forecast on average, but locally
higher amounts twice that or more are possible if and where
storms repeat over the same areas.
&&
.UPDATE...
Issued at 628 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
Updated the aviation section for the 00Z TAF issuance.
&&
.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 1205 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
As the near term environment becomes increasingly warm and
unstable, expect an approaching short wave this evening to touch
off/expand our storm threat. The latest CAM modeling suggests it
might be moreso in the evening vs the late pm, but cannot rule
out earlier development entirely. The wave brings increased
shear and steepening lapse rates aloft, so the slight risk svr
continues with damaging winds the main such hazard. Localized
flooding will be possible from heavy rains, esp if they can
train over the same areas.
The aforementioned wave lingers activity into Friday morning,
then there is a relative wane before another similar looking
wave touches off convection late Friday into Friday night. Rinse
and repeat for Saturday into Saturday night. Any of these
storms will have just enough shear to work with from their
parent driving wave(s) to keep a marginal risk of severe storms
for damaging winds, while the continuing heavy rain hazard only
heightens the localized flooding potential based upon repeat or
training storms dumping high PW rainfall over the same areas.
While we have 1-3" in the storm average cumulative rainfall
forecast generally speaking, there is potential for localized
higher amounts twice or more that, esp if they can repeat over
the same areas...the Flood Watch continues.
We'll have to monitor daily storm chances into early next week,
as the models get a little muddier with when/where they set up
the broader synoptic scale ridge; this should eventually serve
to stop our daily chances and heat us up a little. For now,
we're looking at by mid week seeing its drying/warming impacts
with highs more regularly pushing 90F again.
&&
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 628 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the Quad
State this evening, with greater frequency expected over
Southeast Missouri. Some of these storms may be strong to
severe. Vsby drops accompany thunderstorms and heavy rain, and
cigs drop to MVFR, at least in the northeastern half. Continued
shower/storm activity remains overnight but diminishes early
morning. Isolated-scattered shower/storm activity returns during
the afternoon. Outside of thunderstorms, winds will be around
3-5kts tonight, increasing to 7-9 kts out of the southwest for
Friday.
&&
.PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...Flood Watch through late Saturday night for ILZ075>078-080>094.
MO...Flood Watch through late Saturday night for MOZ076-086-087-100-
107>112-114.
IN...Flood Watch through late Saturday night for INZ081-082-085>088.
KY...Flood Watch through late Saturday night for KYZ001>022.
&&
UPDATE...ATL
DISCUSSION...
AVIATION...ATLHazardous weather outlook, Jul 9, 12:30 PM CDT, 8 hours 19 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Paducah KY 1230 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-101000- 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- 1230 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 /130 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight There is a slight risk of severe storms late this afternoon into tonight. Damaging winds is the primary severe hazard, but an isolated tornado and large hail cannot be ruled out. Heavy rain will bring a risk of localized flooding, especially if and where storms can repeat over the same areas. A Flood Watch is in effect, refer to the Watch for additional details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Thunderstorm chances continue daily into and through the weekend. Some of the storms Friday through Saturday could be strong to severe, with heavy rains providing a localized flooding threat, especially if and where they repeat over the same areas. A Flood Watch continues through Saturday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed, stay abreast of the latest updates and forecasts.
In the hours before
Local storm report, Jul 9, 7:39 PM CDT, 1 hour 10 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
739 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0633 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 3 WSW Sikeston 36.86N 89.63W
07/09/2026 Scott MO Law Enforcement
Tree down along Highway 114 east of Highway
BB.
&&
DRSLocal storm report, Jul 9, 7:55 PM CDT, 54 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
755 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0704 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 NNW Eddyville 37.09N 88.09W
07/09/2026 Lyon KY Law Enforcement
Roofs blown off multiple buildings in
Eddyville. Tree into powerlines as well.
&&
DRSSpecial weather statement, Jul 9, 8:01 PM CDT, 48 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
801 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
INZ081-082-100200-
Gibson IN-Pike IN-
801 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHEASTERN GIBSON AND PIKE
COUNTIES THROUGH 900 PM CDT/1000 PM EDT/...
At 800 PM CDT/900 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking a strong
thunderstorm 10 miles northeast of Patoka, or 10 miles west of
Petersburg, moving southeast 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...
Petersburg, Winslow, and Hazleton.
This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 40 and
52.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
&&
LAT...LON 3852 8715 3854 8710 3851 8707 3830 8707
3829 8708 3850 8759 3849 8754 3852 8753
3850 8753 3849 8750 3853 8748 3854 8743
3853 8742 3854 8738 3851 8737 3854 8737
3854 8735 3851 8729 3854 8725 3855 8720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0100Z 295DEG 27KT 3852 8747
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
ATLLocal storm report, Jul 9, 8:07 PM CDT, 42 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
807 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0638 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 WSW Gilbertsville 37.02N 88.31W
07/09/2026 Marshall KY Law Enforcement
Tree blown across the road at Scillion Drive
and Lone Valley Road.
&&
DRSLocal storm report, Jul 9, 8:17 PM CDT, 32 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
817 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0708 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg Wyatt 36.91N 89.22W
07/09/2026 Mississippi MO Public
The roof was blown off of a barn, and some
tree limbs down in Wyatt.
&&
DRSLocal storm report, Jul 9, 8:47 PM CDT, 2 minutes before
Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Paducah KY
847 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026
..TIME... ...EVENT... ...CITY LOCATION... ...LAT.LON...
..DATE... ....MAG.... ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
..REMARKS..
0700 PM Tstm Wnd Dmg 1 ENE Charleston 36.92N 89.33W
07/09/2026 Mississippi MO Public
Tree down across S Gilmore Ave.
&&
ATLThe office that day
Everything else NWS Paducah, KY issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 7:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Fulton | 29 min |
| Jul 9, 7:19 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, Graves, Hickman, McCracken | 28 min |
| Jul 9, 7:37 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Daviess | 38 min |
| Jul 9, 7:44 PM CDT | Tornado Warning | PAH | Graves, Hickman | 16 min |
| Jul 9, 8:03 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Caldwell, Christian, Hopkins, Muhlenberg, Todd, Trigg | 29 min |
| Jul 9, 8:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Calloway, Graves, Lyon, McCracken, Marshall, Trigg | 52 min |
| Jul 9, 8:09 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Calloway, Fulton, Graves, Hickman | 51 min |
| Jul 9, 8:20 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Lyon, Trigg | 40 min |
| Jul 9, 8:43 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Calloway, Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Marshall | 4 hr |
| Jul 9, 8:56 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Calloway, Marshall, Trigg | 29 min |
| Jul 9, 9:20 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Trigg | 3 hr |
| Jul 9, 9:45 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Fulton, Hickman | 2 hr |
| Jul 9, 10:10 PM CDT | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle | 50 min |
| Jul 9, 10:31 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Todd | 14 min |
| Jul 9, 11:06 PM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | Ballard | 8 hr |
| Jul 9, 11:08 PM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, McCracken | 52 min |
| Jul 10, 12:15 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Ballard | 45 min |
| Jul 10, 12:20 AM CDT | Severe Thunderstorm Warning | PAH | Ballard, Carlisle, Graves, McCracken | 40 min |
| Jul 10, 1:09 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | McCracken | 74 min |
| Jul 10, 2:22 AM CDT | Flash Flood Warning | PAH | McCracken | 4 hr |
| Jul 10, 2:37 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Livingston | 4 hr |
| Jul 10, 3:05 AM CDT | Special Weather Statement | PAH | Hickman | 40 min |
| Jul 10, 3:07 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Carlisle, Fulton, Graves, Hickman | 4 hr |
| Jul 10, 5:11 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | PAH | Calloway, Marshall | 3 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.