Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 2:52PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 12:52pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 252 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles northeast of Puxico to near Shook.
Movement was northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Puxico, Bell City, and Shook.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
These storms 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:
Bollinger; Wayne; Stoddard
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov