Sunday, April 5th, 2009

April 5, 2009: Severe storms hit Paducah with damage…

Tired and worn out from all of these back to back severe weather episodes. I am ready for a break!

Public reports of a possible tornado on the south side of Paducah this afternoon. A line of severe thunderstorms moved through the county with winds in excess of 70 mph. Awaiting a storm survey for more information.

Southland Baptist Church had much of its roof removed – Lowes had outbuildings flipped over – 12 people were injured in a bus accident after high winds pushed a car into a truck and then hit the bus. Also six residences had damage.

A meso-cyclone moved through Pulaski County, Illinois and Northern Ballard County, Kentucky. Damage was reported to one home. Siding and roof damage. No warnings were issued with either storm, unfortunately. Sometimes that happens.

I am going to review the event tomorrow night and see if I can figure out what was missed on radar this afternoon.

WPSD posted these images of the church

WPSD TV Photograph