Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 2:24AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 21, 2026 - 12:24am
Expires:
April 21, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
Elevated conditions for wildfires are expected this afternoon,
mainly between 12 PM and 7 PM CDT. Relative humidity values will
fall to 25 to 35% this afternoon, and winds will be breezy from
the south, sustained at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph
forecast. Vegetation is dry due to ongoing moderate to extreme
drought conditions over much of the region.
Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames
are discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law
enforcement as soon as possible.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov