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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 23 2024

KYZ016-017-232015-
Christian KY-Hopkins KY-
301 PM CDT Mon Sep 23 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN CHRISTIAN AND
SOUTHEASTERN HOPKINS COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM CDT...

At 301 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nortonville, or 7 miles east of Dawson Springs, moving east at 25
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Madisonville, Dawson Springs, Earlington, Nortonville, Mortons Gap,
Crofton, White Plains, and St. Charles.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 94 and 115.
 Western Kentucky Parkway between Mile Markers 39 and 43.
 Pennyrile Parkway between Mile Markers 23 and 34.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

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LAT...LON 3705 8770 3726 8767 3740 8733 3740 8731
      3739 8730 3737 8730 3734 8734 3731 8735
      3732 8737 3731 8738 3726 8739 3720 8733
      3719 8731 3716 8733 3713 8733 3711 8731
      3711 8728 3705 8726
TIME...MOT...LOC 2001Z 263DEG 33KT 3718 8754

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

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