Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 10 at 8:08PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 10, 2026 - 6:08pm
Expires:
July 10, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description:
At 807 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Handy, or 18 miles southwest of Van Buren, moving east at 40 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...
Handy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for
southeastern Missouri.
Area Description:
Ripley
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: