Kentucky Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 18:20

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 8:20PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 6:20pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description: 
At 820 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Pembroke, or near Hopkinsville, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Hopkinsville, Elkton, Pembroke, and Trenton. This includes Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 7 and 8.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Christian; Todd
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY