Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 26 at 4:05PM CDT until June 26 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 26, 2026 - 2:05pm
Expires:
June 26, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description:
At 405 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Cairo, moving
east at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Cairo and Wickliffe.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 2.
Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 16 and 21.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for southern
Illinois...western Kentucky...and southeastern Missouri.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Alexander, IL; Ballard, KY; Mississippi, MO; Scott, MO
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: