Tornadoes confirmed to hit southern Illinois during Wednesday’s storms

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS (KFVS) – Multiple tornadoes have been confirmed to have hit southern Illinois during severe storms on Wednesday, May 8.

According to the National Weather Service in Paducah, at least three tornadoes touched down on Wednesday.

Storm survey teams found an EF1 tornado in Cora and Jackson County in southern Illinois. The tornado lasted from 12:01 p.m. to 12:03 p.m. The maximum wind speeds were 108 mph with a path length of 1.25 miles and a width of 100 yards. At this time, there is one reported injury and no reported fatalities.

An EF0 tornado was confirmed to be in the Lake of Egypt area in Williamson County. The tornado lasted from 4:04 p.m. to 4:11 p.m. The maximum wind speeds were 80 mph with a path length of 6.61 miles and a width of 25 yards. At this time, there are no reported injuries or fatalities.

On the Jackson/Williamson County line, an EF1 tornado was confirmed. The tornado lasted from 3:10 p.m. to 3:26 p.m. The maximum winds were 90 mph with a path length of 4.58 miles and a width of 50 yards. At this time, there are no reported injuries or fatalities.

We will continue to update as more information becomes available.

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