Kentucky Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 14:49

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 4:49PM CDT until April 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 2:49pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description: 
At 449 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Calvert City, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. 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... Calvert City, Birmingham Ferry Recreation Area, Demumbers Bay Campground, Hillman Ferry Campground, Cravens Bay Campground, Land Between The Lakes Area, and Grand Rivers. This includes the following highways... Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 18 and 29. Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 45 and 51.
Instruction: 
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description: 
Livingston, KY; Lyon, KY; Marshall, KY; Trigg, KY
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY