Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 27 at 10:11PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 27, 2026 - 8:11pm
Expires:
April 27, 2026 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1010 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Mount Carmel, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Princeton, Fort Branch, Oakland City, Haubstadt, Owensville, Patoka,
Francisco, Somerville, Hazleton, and Mackey.
This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 22 and
38.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for southeastern
Illinois...and southwestern Indiana.
Area Description:
Gibson
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: