Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 1:34AM EDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 10:34pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 133 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winslow, or near Oakland City, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size 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...
Petersburg and Winslow.
This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 39 and
52.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
This storm 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:
Pike
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov