Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 7 at 4:31PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 7, 2026 - 2:31pm
Expires:
July 7, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 430 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Columbia, or 11 miles southeast of Vienna, moving south at 10
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
New Columbia and Dixon Springs.
This includes Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 24 and
27.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Johnson; Pope; Massac
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: