Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 16 at 9:20PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 16, 2026 - 7:20pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description:
At 920 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 7
miles south of Handy, or 16 miles west of Doniphan, moving northeast
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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...
Handy and Briar.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Ripley
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: