NWS / NOAA weather: Tornado Warning issued August 20 at 12:26AM CDT until August 20 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

At 1226 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Benton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

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...
Benton, Hardin and Brewers.

Severity

Extreme (5/5) · CAP Extreme

This month

238th Weather alert at severity 5+ in the last 30 days