Special Weather Statement 12/18/2024 02:24 for Kentucky areas

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:24AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 18, 2024 - 2:24am
Expires: 
December 18, 2024 - 3:15am
Description: 
At 423 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Weir, or 9 miles southwest of Central City, moving east at 60 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... Central City, Powderly, Graham, Greenville, Weir, Dunmor, and Drakesboro. This includes Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 45 and 65.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Muhlenberg
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY