Kentucky Special Weather Statement - Moderate | Effective 05/26/2026 16:11

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 26 at 6:11PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 26, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires: 
May 26, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description: 
At 611 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm capable of producing a landspout near St. Joseph, or 10 miles west of Owensboro, moving northeast at 10 mph. HAZARD...Landspouts and wind gusts up to 40 mph. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor damage to outdoor objects is possible. Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Owensboro, St. Joseph, Stanley, Moseleyville, and Hebbardsville. This includes Audubon Parkway between Mile Markers 10 and 23.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Henderson; Daviess
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov