Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
Issued by NWS Paducah, KY
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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
134 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026
INZ082-170600-
Pike IN-
134 AM EDT Mon Aug 17 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PIKE COUNTY THROUGH 200 AM
EDT...
At 133 AM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Winslow, or near Oakland City, moving east at 25 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...
Petersburg and Winslow.
This includes Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 39 and
52.
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 3855 8718 3852 8715 3854 8710 3852 8708
3851 8709 3851 8707 3826 8708 3830 8732
3838 8732 3838 8734 3851 8738 3852 8736
3854 8737 3854 8735 3851 8730 3854 8725
3855 8720
TIME...MOT...LOC 0533Z 278DEG 22KT 3840 8724
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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