Headline:
Lake Wind Advisory issued May 17 at 10:16AM CDT until May 17 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Lake Wind Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 17, 2026 - 8:16am
Expires:
May 17, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph are
expected on Lake Wappapello, Crab Orchard Lake, and Rend Lake.
* WHERE...In Illinois, Crab Orchard Lake in Williamson County, and
Rend Lake in Franklin and Jefferson Counties. In Missouri, Lake
Wappapello in Wayne County.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
hazardous conditions for small craft.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Franklin; Williamson; Wayne
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov