Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Perry County, Missouri
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Perry County until 6:15 PM CDT, featuring 60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Missouri
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah KY
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Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Missouri.
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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