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Severe Weather Statement

National Weather Service Louisville KY

958 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025



KYC003-141-213-227-170330-

/O.CON.KLMK.TO.W.0057.000000T0000Z-250517T0330Z/

Logan KY-Simpson KY-Allen KY-Warren KY-

958 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025



...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1030 PM CDT FOR CENTRAL

LOGAN...NORTHERN SIMPSON...WEST CENTRAL ALLEN AND SOUTHWESTERN WARREN

COUNTIES...



At 957 PM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located near Russellville,

moving east at 70 mph.



HAZARD...Damaging tornado.



SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado.



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 tornado will be near...

  Bowling Green and Memphis Junction around 1010 PM CDT.



Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include

Hardcastle, Allen Springs, Epleys, Dennis, Rich Pond, Greenhill,

Trammel, Polkville, Boyce, and Motley.



PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...



To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. 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!



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LAT...LON 3682 8699 3697 8700 3701 8625 3676 8632

TIME...MOT...LOC 0257Z 268DEG 61KT 3689 8683 



TORNADO...OBSERVED

MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN



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