Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:58PM CDT until April 16 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 1:58pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 358 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Barlow, or near
La Center, moving east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Cairo, La Center, Barlow, Mound City, Kevil, and Olmsted.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 4.
Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 20 and 21.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Mississippi, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: