Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 6:21PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 621 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Mount Carmel to Crossville. Movement was
east at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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...
Mount Carmel, Grayville, Owensville, Poseyville, Cynthiana, Bellmont,
Keensburg, and Griffin.
This includes Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 1 and 17.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southeastern Illinois...and southwestern Indiana.
Area Description:
Wabash; Gibson; Posey
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov