Ledbetter, Kentucky

Tornado Watch 197 remains in effect until 500 am CDT for the
following locations

KY
. Kentucky counties included are

Caldwell Calloway Crittenden
Henderson Livingston Lyon
Marshall Union Webster

... Significant weather advisory for southern Hardin... southern
Pope... eastern Massac and southeastern Johnson counties in southern
Illinois... and eastern Graves... Crittenden... Calloway... western
Caldwell... Trigg... Marshall... eastern McCracken... Lyon and Livingston
counties in western Kentucky until 415 am CDT...

At 323 am CDT... National Weather Service Doppler radar was tracking
strong thunderstorms along a line extending from Dixon Springs
Illinois... south across Reidland Kentucky... to 10 miles south of
Mayfield... moving east at 45 mph.

Wind gusts up to 50 mph are expected with these storms. Winds gusted
to around 40 mph at the National Weather Service in Paducah as these
storms passed.

Locations that may be impacted include...
Benton... Calvert City... Murray... Eddyville... Land Between The Lakes
area... Marion... Princeton... and Cadiz.

These storms may intensify... .and a Tornado Watch is in effect for
this area. Be certain to monitor local radio and TV stations... as
well as local cable TV outlets... .for additional information and
possible warnings from the National Weather Service.


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... Record daily maximum low temperature set at Evansville in...

The low temperature for yesterday, may 20th, at Evansville in was
71 degrees. This sets a new maximum low temperature for this date.
The old record was 70 degrees set in 2004.

... Safety rules for tornadoes...

A Tornado Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service
for all of the quad state area with the exception of the southern
Kentucky pennyrile area. This watch is in effect until 5 am
Tuesday morning. The following safety tips are being provided in
hope that the broadcast media will frequently broadcast these
messages while the watch affects their area.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for the development
of severe thunderstorms which can produce tornadoes in and close
to the watch area. If you are in the watch area... keep informed
of the latest weather information. These storms can develop
rapidly so there may be occasions when advance warning is not
possible.

A Tornado Warning means a tornado has been spotted or indicated by
radar. If you are in the path or near the tornado... take
immediate action to protect life and property. Follow these
safety rules.

In open country... find a ditch... culvert or other low area and
lay down flat. Cover your head with your hands for protection.

In homes or small buildings... go to the basement or a small
interior room on the lowest floor like a Hall or bathroom closet.
Use heavy furniture for shelter or cover yourself with a mattress
or blanket.

In Mobile homes or vehicles... abandon it and go to a substantial
structure or place of safety. Never try to outrun a tornado in a
vehicle.

In schools... hospitals... factories or shopping centers... go to
designated shelter areas. Interior Halls on the lowest levels are
usually the best. Stay away from gymnasiums or auditoriums. Avoid
all outside walls and windows.

The key to tornado survival is to be prepared and take immediate
action when a warning is issued or when you feel threatened.
Remember... the actions you take during a tornado event may save
your life and the lives of those you are responsible for.