Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/02/2026 11:52

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 2 at 1:52PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 2, 2026 - 11:52am
Expires: 
July 2, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description: 
At 152 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near St. Joseph, or 10 miles southeast of Henderson. This thunderstorm was nearly stationary. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hebbardsville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 139 and 140. Audubon Parkway between Mile Markers 4 and 14.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description: 
Henderson; Daviess
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY