Illinois, Missouri Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/05/2026 11:27

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 1:27PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 5, 2026 - 11:27am
Expires: 
July 5, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description: 
At 127 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Cape Girardeau, moving northeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Scott City, Ware, Cape Girardeau Airport, and East Cape Girardeau. This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 90 and 100.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm 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: 
Union; Alexander; Cape Girardeau; Scott
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY