Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Perry County

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Perry County in southeastern Missouri. This alert is in response to severe thunderstorms detected on radar moving through the region.

Alert Details

• Alert Type: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
• Issuing Agency: National Weather Service (NWS) Paducah KY
• Effective Time: Issued at 5:46 PM CDT, effective until 6:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026

Affected Areas

The warning covers northwestern Perry County in southeastern Missouri. Specific locations impacted include:

• St. Mary
• Lithium
• Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 133 and 139

Expected Conditions

At 5:46 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms along a line extending from near Ste. Genevieve to near Coffman, moving east at 50 mph.

• Wind Speed: Gusts up to 60 mph
• Hail Size: Penny size (0.75 inches)
• Impacts: Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 6:15 PM CDT. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for southeastern Missouri and southern Illinois until 11:00 PM CDT.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once into a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.