Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 6:32AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 4:32am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 5:15am
Description:
At 632 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Thompsonville to near Crainville. Movement
was east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Marion, Harrisburg, Eldorado, Johnston City, Galatia, Pittsburg,
Creal Springs, Thompsonville, Carrier Mills, Lake Of Egypt Area,
Raleigh, Stonefort, Whiteash, Spillertown, Broughton, and Muddy.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Illinois near Mile Marker 1.
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 44 and 57.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Franklin; Hamilton; Williamson; Saline
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov