Missouri Special Weather Statement | Effective 04/24/2026 04:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued April 24 at 6:16AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 24, 2026 - 4:16am
Expires: 
April 24, 2026 - 4:45am
Description: 
At 615 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Handy, or 15 miles southwest of Van Buren, moving northeast at 30 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Van Buren, Fremont, and Handy.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Carter; Ripley
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY