Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 25 at 10:22PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 25, 2025 - 8:22pm
Expires:
April 25, 2025 - 9:00pm
Description:
At 1021 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Burna to near Metropolis. Movement was
southeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Smithland, Hamletsburg, Salem, Dycusburg, Burna, Ledbetter,
Brookport, Reidland, and Paducah.
This includes Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 30 and
37.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Pope; Massac; McCracken; Livingston; Crittenden; Lyon
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY