High North America

NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 12:03AM CDT until August 20 at 12:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

At 1203 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located along
a line from 9 miles south of Lone Oak to over Mayfield, moving east
at 45 mph. This storm produced radar confirmed damage near Lowes!

HAZARD...Tornado and Straight-Line Winds up to 100 mph!

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

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.

Locations impacted include...
Mayfield, Fancy Farm and Lowes.

Severity
Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme
This month
237th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days
Source: NWS / NOAA weather

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