Tornado Warning Issued for Northwestern Perry County, Missouri

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Perry County in southeastern Missouri. The alert was issued at 5:26 AM CST following the detection of a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado.

Affected Areas

The warning covers northwestern Perry County. Specific locations and landmarks in the path of the storm include:

• St. Mary: Located approximately 9 miles northwest of Perryville.
• Chester: Expected impact around 5:30 AM CST.
• Lithium: Identified as a location impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm.
• Interstate 55: Specifically between Mile Markers 134 and 139.

What You Should Do

TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.

Expected Conditions

At 5:25 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near St. Mary, moving east at 55 mph. The primary hazard is a tornado identified via radar-indicated rotation. Expected impacts include:

• Flying debris: Dangerous to those caught without shelter.
• Structural damage: Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is likely.
• Vegetation: Tree damage is expected.

Timeline

The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 5:26 AM CST and is currently set to expire at 5:45 AM CST on March 7.