Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 5 at 3:55PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 5, 2026 - 1:55pm
Expires:
July 5, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 354 PM CDT, radar was tracking thunderstorms over southern
Todd and Christian Counties. These storms were nearly stationary.
HAZARD...On average these storms are producing wind gusts up to 40
mph and half inch hail as well as cloud to ground
lightning. One or two storms may briefly become severe
through early this evening.
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...
Hopkinsville, Oak Grove, Elkton, Fort Campbell, Clarksville, Guthrie,
Pembroke, Trenton, Allensville, Allegre, and Herndon.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 76 and 92.
Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 1 and 11.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Christian; Todd
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: