Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 4:57PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 2:57pm
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 457 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Anniston, or near East Prairie, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size 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...
Charleston, East Prairie, Towosahgy State Historic Site, Big Oak Tree
State Park, Bertrand, Wyatt, Anniston, Columbus, and Wilson City.
This includes Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 3 and
15.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
western Kentucky...and southeastern Missouri.
Area Description:
Hickman; Carlisle; Mississippi
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: