Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/26/2026 23:13

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 27 at 1:13AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 26, 2026 - 11:13pm
Expires: 
July 27, 2026 - 12:15am
Description: 
At 112 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 6 miles west of Parkersburg to 6 miles northwest of Corydon. Movement was south at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. Torrential rainfall, and frequent cloud to ground lightning. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Mount Vernon, Albion, Grayville, Poseyville, Uniontown, New Harmony, Crossville, Blairsville, Waverly, Bone Gap, Griffin, Maunie, Browns, Mount Erie, Golden Gate, and Phillipstown. This includes the following highways... Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 1 and 14. Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 120 and 130.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; White; Gibson; Posey; Union; Henderson
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY