Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 28 at 2:03AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 28, 2026 - 12:03am
Expires:
April 28, 2026 - 12:45am
Description:
At 203 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles northwest of Russellville to near Fort
Campbell. Movement was southeast at 30 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...
Oak Grove, Elkton, Fort Campbell, Clarksville, Guthrie, Pembroke,
Trenton, Justice, Allensville, and Herndon.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 80 and 92.
Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 2.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 500 AM CDT for south central
Kentucky.
Area Description:
Christian; Todd
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: