Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 21 at 5:50PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 21, 2026 - 3:50pm
Expires:
July 21, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 550 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Dawson Springs, moving southeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Dawson Springs, Nortonville, Crofton, and St. Charles.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 89 and 103.
Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 15 and 32.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for
western, south central and northwestern Kentucky.
Area Description:
Caldwell; Hopkins; Christian
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: