The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Tornado Warning for…
Southern Daviess County in northwestern Kentucky…
Southeastern Henderson County in northwestern Kentucky…
Northern McLean County in northwestern Kentucky…
North central Webster County in northwestern Kentucky…
* Until 830 PM CDT.
* At 750 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a
tornado was located over Robards, or 12 miles south of Henderson,
moving east at 50 mph. This storm is showing very strong rotation
and could produce a strong tornado at any time!
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…
St. Joseph and Beech Grove around 755 PM CDT.
Owensboro around 805 PM CDT.
Masonville around 810 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pleasant Ridge and Moseleyville.
This includes the following highways…
Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70.
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 135 and 143.
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.
