Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 16:07

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 6:07PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:07pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 607 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Bardwell, moving east 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... Bardwell, Arlington, Columbus, and Blandville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY