Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 18 at 7:39PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 18, 2026 - 5:39pm
Expires:
July 18, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Handy, or 13 miles south of Van Buren, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Handy.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Carter; Ripley
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov