Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 1 at 7:09AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 1, 2026 - 5:09am
Expires:
June 1, 2026 - 6:00am
Description:
At 709 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Du Quoin to Womac. Movement was southeast
at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Carbondale, Jackson, Chester, Perryville, Murphysboro, Du Quoin,
Pinckneyville, Anna, Marble Hill, Bollinger Mill State Historic Site,
Trail Of Tears State Park, De Soto, Cobden, Elkville, Hurst, Ava,
Tamaroa, Willisville, Grand Tower, and Altenburg.
This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 103 and 139.
Instruction:
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Jefferson; Perry; Franklin; Jackson; Union; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov