Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 17 at 1:38AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 11:38pm
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
At 137 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Dale, or 22 miles northeast of Boonville, moving east at 20 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...
Dale and Santa Claus.
This includes Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 57 and
60.
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.
Area Description:
Spencer
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov