Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 8 at 2:11PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 8, 2026 - 12:11pm
Expires:
July 8, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 211 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a cluster of strong
thunderstorms near Paducah, moving southeast at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Paducah, Lone Oak, Reidland, West Paducah, Barkley Regional Airport,
and Kevil.
This includes Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and
17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
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:
McCracken
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: