Headline:
Tornado Warning issued May 16 at 8:06PM CDT until May 16 at 8:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2025 - 6:06pm
Expires:
May 16, 2025 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 805 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near St. Joseph, or 8 miles northwest of Calhoun, moving
east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter 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...
Owensboro around 810 PM CDT.
Masonville around 815 PM CDT.
Whitesville around 830 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pleasant Ridge and Moseleyville.
This includes Interstate 165 between Mile Markers 60 and 70.
Instruction:
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Daviess, KY; McLean, KY
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY