Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 12 at 1:52AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 11:52pm
Expires:
June 12, 2026 - 12:30am
Description:
At 152 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Grand Tower, or 9 miles southwest of Murphysboro, moving east at 35
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Carbondale, Murphysboro, De Soto, Grand Tower, Altenburg, Cedar Lake
Area, Makanda, Alto Pass, and Gorham.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Jackson; Union; Perry
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: