Illinois, Kentucky, Missouri Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/09/2026 21:21

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 9 at 11:21PM CDT until July 10 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 9, 2026 - 9:21pm
Expires: 
July 9, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description: 
At 1120 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Barlow, or near La Center, moving east at 30 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, La Center, Wickliffe, Mounds, Barlow, Mound City, Kevil, Olmsted, and Blandville. This includes the following highways... Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 17. Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 20 and 21.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Ballard, KY; Carlisle, KY; McCracken, KY; Mississippi, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY