Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of IL, KY, MO
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NWS Paducah has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:00 AM CDT for counties in southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and southeastern Missouri.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Illinois, Western Kentucky, Southeastern Missouri
- Issued
- August 20, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah KY
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Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service in Paducah KY. The alert is effective from August 20 at 2:11 AM CDT until August 20 at 3:00 AM CDT.
Affected Areas
The warning covers Alexander County and Pulaski County in southern Illinois; Ballard County, Carlisle County, and McCracken County in western Kentucky; and Mississippi County and Scott County in southeastern Missouri. Locations impacted include Scott City, Cairo, La Center, Benton, Wickliffe, Mounds, Barlow, Mound City, Kelso, Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area, Olive Branch, Lovelaceville, Cape Girardeau Airport, Kevil, Commerce, Blandville, and Lambert.
What You Should Do
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows.
Expected Conditions
At 2:11 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area, or 11 miles northwest of Cairo, moving southeast at 40 mph. The storm is capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts. Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is in effect until 3:00 AM CDT on August 20, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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