The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a tornado warning for:
Southwestern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky…
Southeastern Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky…
Northwestern McLean County in northwestern Kentucky…
Northeastern Webster County in northwestern Kentucky…
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 801 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Robards, or 13 miles south of Henderson, moving
east at 35 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado and half-dollar 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…
Beech Grove and St. Joseph around 805 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Moseleyville and Hebbardsville.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 134 and 136.
Audubon Parkway between Mile Markers 8 and 22.
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.
