Special Weather Statement 12/18/2024 01:13 for Kentucky areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 3:13AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 1:13am
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 1:45am
Description: 
At 312 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Benton, moving east at 55 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... Benton, Hardin, Aurora, Kirksey, and Brewers. This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 34 and 50.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Marshall; Calloway
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY