Tornado Warning Issued for Northwestern Perry County, Missouri
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Warning for northwestern Perry County in southeastern Missouri until 5:45 AM CST due to radar-indicated rotation.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Missouri
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern 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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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