Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:30AM CDT until May 16 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2025 - 3:30am
Expires:
May 16, 2025 - 4:15am
Description:
At 530 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hunter-Dawson
State Historic Site, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
East Prairie, New Madrid, Hickman, Clinton, Lilbourn, Bardwell,
Hunter-Dawson State Historic Site, Towosahgy State Historic Site, Big
Oak Tree State Park, Matthews, Howardville, Anniston, Cayce,
Farrenburg, Dorena, Arlington, Columbus, and Boundurant.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 43 and 61.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Carlisle, KY; Fulton, KY; Hickman, KY; Mississippi, MO; New Madrid, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY