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16/08/2024

Severe Thunderstorm Warning western KY

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
825 PM CDT Thu Aug 15 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
Massac County in southern Illinois...
West central Pope County in southern Illinois...
South central Johnson County in southern Illinois...
Northeastern Ballard County in western Kentucky...
Central McCracken County in western Kentucky...

* Until 900 PM CDT.

* At 822 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Karnak, or 9
miles south of Vienna, moving southeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Law enforcement. Wind damage was reported in southern
Union and Johnson counties.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Paducah, Metropolis, Lone Oak, Brookport, Karnak, West Paducah, New
Columbia, Barkley Regional Airport, Joppa, New Grand Chain, and
Belknap.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 7.
Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 26 and 38.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. This storm is producing widespread
wind damage in eastern Pulaski and western Massac counties! SEEK
SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows!

&&

LAT...LON 3724 8904 3736 8893 3725 8849 3700 8867
TIME...MOT...LOC 0122Z 299DEG 27KT 3728 8888

THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

27/05/2024

NOAA logo Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Tornado Warning for Caldwell County, KY, Lyon County, KY, Crittenden County, KY
Sent via email and SMS at 747 pm CDT, May 26th 2024
alert map
Radar valid at 748 pm CDT, May 26th 2024
alert legend

KYC033-055-143-270115-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0092.240527T0047Z-240527T0115Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
747 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southern Crittenden County in western Kentucky...
Western Caldwell County in western Kentucky...
Northern Lyon County in western Kentucky...

* Until 815 PM CDT.

* At 747 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located about 4 miles west of Eddyville, moving
northeast at 35 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...
Eddyville and Land Between The Lakes Area around 750 PM CDT.
Princeton around 800 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kuttawa and Fredonia.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 34 and 47.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 68 and 82.

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 3702 8823 3705 8823 3705 8822 3708 8823
3710 8821 3711 8822 3713 8821 3729 8790
3705 8783 3700 8821
TIME...MOT...LOC 0047Z 246DEG 29KT 3707 8819

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

27/05/2024

NOAA logo Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Tornado Warning for Lyon County, KY
Sent via email and SMS at 716 pm CDT, May 26th 2024
alert map
Radar valid at 717 pm CDT, May 26th 2024
alert legend

KYC139-143-157-270100-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0085.240527T0016Z-240527T0100Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
716 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Livingston County in western Kentucky...
Northwestern Marshall County in western Kentucky...
Northwestern Lyon County in western Kentucky...

* Until 800 PM CDT.

* At 716 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Ledbetter, or over Reidland, moving east at 30
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...
Calvert City and Ledbetter around 720 PM CDT.
Land Between The Lakes Area around 740 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Grand
Rivers and Kuttawa.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 18 and 39.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky near Mile Marker 51.

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 3702 8848 3702 8850 3705 8850 3714 8819
3713 8819 3713 8818 3714 8817 3715 8815
3701 8809 3697 8849
TIME...MOT...LOC 0016Z 251DEG 27KT 3702 8847

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

26/05/2024

***Tornado Warning**

KYC083-145-270015-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0081.240526T2340Z-240527T0015Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
640 PM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern McCracken County in western Kentucky...
Northern Graves County in western Kentucky...

* Until 715 PM CDT.

* At 640 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Lovelaceville, or 9 miles southwest of Lone Oak,
moving northeast at 30 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...
Reidland around 650 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Lowes
and Symsonia.

This includes Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 11 and
17.

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 3693 8881 3696 8878 3702 8859 3703 8852
3702 8848 3700 8849 3697 8848 3691 8849
3688 8881
TIME...MOT...LOC 2340Z 245DEG 27KT 3693 8877

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

26/05/2024

***Tornado Warning for Caldwell County, KY, Lyon County, KY***

NOAA logo Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Tornado Warning for Caldwell County, KY, Lyon County, KY
Sent via email and SMS at 845 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert map
Radar valid at 845 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert legend

KYC033-143-261415-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0074.240526T1344Z-240526T1415Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
844 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Caldwell County in western Kentucky...
Southeastern Lyon County in western Kentucky...

* Until 915 AM CDT.

* At 844 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Woodlands Nature Station, moving east at 70 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...
Cobb around 850 AM CDT.

This includes Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 48 and
57.

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 3699 8811 3715 8769 3712 8769 3703 8771
3697 8777 3695 8786 3696 8790 3691 8801
3687 8816
TIME...MOT...LOC 1344Z 259DEG 63KT 3692 8799

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

26/05/2024

Radar confirmed tornado GRAVES CALLOWAY MARSHALL

NOAA logo Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Tornado Warning for Post 1
Sent via email and SMS at 817 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert map
Radar valid at 818 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert legend

KYC035-083-157-261345-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0070.240526T1317Z-240526T1345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
817 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Calloway County in western Kentucky...
Southwestern Marshall County in western Kentucky...
Central Graves County in western Kentucky...

* Until 845 AM CDT.

* At 817 AM CDT, a tornado producing storm was located near Mayfield,
moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Damaging tornado.

SOURCE...Radar 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 tornadic storm will be near...
Mayfield around 825 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Kirksey, Brewers, and Wingo.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 13 and
40.

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 3662 8877 3673 8879 3687 8840 3669 8835
TIME...MOT...LOC 1317Z 255DEG 44KT 3672 8871

TORNADO...OBSERVED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

26/05/2024

***Tornado Warning Issued***

NOAA logo Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Tornado Warning for Post 1
Sent via email and SMS at 808 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert map
Radar valid at 809 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert legend

KYC083-105-261345-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0068.240526T1308Z-240526T1345Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
808 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northeastern Hickman County in western Kentucky...
Northern Graves County in western Kentucky...

* Until 845 AM CDT.

* At 808 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Fulgham, or 8 miles east of Clinton, moving
northeast at 60 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...
or Just north of Mayfield around 815 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Fancy
Farm.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 23 and
29.

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 3675 8890 3677 8886 3677 8881 3680 8881
3694 8859 3682 8849 3681 8849 3665 8888
TIME...MOT...LOC 1308Z 236DEG 50KT 3670 8885

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

26/05/2024

Tornado Warning headed towards Paducah

Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Tornado Warning for Post 1
Sent via email and SMS at 746 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert map
Radar valid at 748 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert legend

KYC007-039-MOC133-261315-
/O.NEW.KPAH.TO.W.0067.240526T1246Z-240526T1315Z/

BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
746 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Tornado Warning for...
Northwestern Carlisle County in western Kentucky...
Southern Ballard County in western Kentucky...
Northeastern Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 815 AM CDT.

* At 746 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Wickliffe, moving northeast at 70 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...
La Center, Wickliffe, and Barlow around 750 AM CDT.
Lovelaceville around 755 AM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Kevil
and Blandville.

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 3688 8916 3698 8920 3698 8919 3697 8918
3698 8913 3700 8916 3713 8889 3696 8882
TIME...MOT...LOC 1246Z 246DEG 61KT 3696 8911

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

26/05/2024

NOAA logo Interactive NWS Alert
New event: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Post 1
Sent via email and SMS at 742 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert map
Radar valid at 742 am CDT, May 26th 2024
alert legend

ILC003-087-127-151-153-181-199-KYC007-039-075-083-105-139-145-MOC031-
133-143-261330-
/O.NEW.KPAH.SV.W.0185.240526T1242Z-240526T1330Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
742 AM CDT Sun May 26 2024

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Union County in southern Illinois...
Pulaski County in southern Illinois...
Southern Pope County in southern Illinois...
Johnson County in southern Illinois...
Alexander County in southern Illinois...
Massac County in southern Illinois...
South central Williamson County in southern Illinois...
Ballard County in western Kentucky...
McCracken County in western Kentucky...
Fulton County in western Kentucky...
Southwestern Livingston County in western Kentucky...
Carlisle County in western Kentucky...
Hickman County in western Kentucky...
Graves County in western Kentucky...
Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri...
Southeastern New Madrid County in southeastern Missouri...
East central Cape Girardeau County in southeastern Missouri...

* Until 830 AM CDT.

* At 741 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Cape Girardeau to near Cairo to near Big Oak
Tree State Park to near Tiptonville, moving northeast at 75 mph.

HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.

* Locations impacted include...
Paducah, Mayfield, Metropolis, Charleston, Anna, East Prairie,
Cairo, Fulton, Hickman, Jonesboro, Vienna, Clinton, La Center,
Bardwell, Wickliffe, Big Oak Tree State Park, Lone Oak, Towosahgy
State Historic Site, Reidland, and Cobden.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 16.
Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 38.
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 43.
Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 10 and 21.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 28.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 AM CDT for southern
Illinois...western Kentucky...and southeastern Missouri.

&&

LAT...LON 3634 8954 3640 8959 3640 8966 3659 8952
3701 8931 3704 8938 3725 8946 3728 8952
3735 8943 3745 8945 3760 8908 3761 8877
3714 8844 3654 8866 3650 8883 3650 8942
3646 8946 3650 8953 3643 8955 3637 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 1241Z 247DEG 65KT 3734 8950 3702 8928 3665 8935 3641
8954

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.75 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

09/05/2024

Ferrell Gas of Kuttawa, located at 5586 US Highway 62 West Kuttawa has scheduled work to be completed on their bulk storage tank. In preparation for the work the propane liquid and v***r must be removed from the tank. Ferrell Gas has already removed the liquid from the tank and now must remove the v***r that remains. Starting tomorrow morning (Friday, May 10th) at approximately 7:30 a.m., employees with Ferrell Gas will begin a flaring operation to burn off the v***r in the tank. This will require lines/piping to be connected to the tank and run over to the east end of the fenced compound. The line(s) will be connected to a flaring tree, which stands off the ground, where the v***r will be ignited and burnt off until the tank is empty. This is a standard operation in removing v***r from these storage tanks. This of course will result in a very obvious visible flame. Ferrell Gas staff will have to remain on site as long as the flaring operation is taking place. Once the tank is v***r free, Ferrell Gas will remove the internal valve on the tank in anticipation of the tank work. Even though the tank will be v***r free, propane odorant will still be able to be smelt/detected for days because of the removal of the internal valve. Please pass this information along so we can inform as many as possible about the upcoming operation. If you any have questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at 270-625-2427.

Bill M. Compton, Chief

Kuttawa Fire Department

17/04/2024

07/03/2024

ALERT: Closure of KY 295 at Lyon-Crittenden County Line Due to Bridge Issue

Bridge beam deterioration cited for closure

PADUCAH, Ky. (March 7, 2024) – The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) has closed a section of KY 295 at the Lyon-Crittenden County Line between Eddyville and Dycusburg today to ensure public safety after engineering inspections identified structural issues on a bridge. The section will be closed to traffic until further notice while engineers determine if the bridge can be repaired or replaced.

KY 295 is closed at Lyon County mile point 9.419 after a contract inspection team found deterioration of structural beams at the Livingston Creek Bridge. This is along KY 295 at Crittenden County mile point 0.0 between Joe Peek Road in Lyon County and Millie Peek Road in Crittenden County. Motorists should avoid the area, use an alternate route and plan more travel time for commutes. Signage and barricades will be posted miles ahead of the bridge to restrict travel.

Approximately 675 vehicles a day travel this section of KY 295 on average.

All Kentucky bridges get a detailed inspection every two years, with long-span river and lake bridges getting an extra walk-through inspection annually. KYTC certified inspectors are responsible for inspecting bridges on all public roads in the Commonwealth.

To get traffic advisories and alerts for KYTC District 1 counties via email, please go to https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/KYTC/signup/13651. Click on the District 1 counties you regularly drive through, or on any of the specialty corridors you travel. Check your SPAM filtering to ensure Gov Delivery is on your approved list.

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