Watches, Warnings & Advisories



3 products issued by NWS for: 2 Miles NNW Cape Girardeau MO

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
246 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
246 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026 /346 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Elevated fire danger is expected today with southwest winds
sustained at 15 to 20 mph and gusting to 30 mph, and relative
humidity of 25 to 35%.

There is also a Lake Wind Advisory in effect due to the breezy and
gusty conditions as well.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

Widespread showers and scattered thunderstorms will sweep across
the Quad State Friday into Friday night, then more isolated
thunderstorms will remain possible mainly in the heat of the day
Saturday and Sunday. Heavy rainfall and lightning will be the
primary concerns. Widespread showers and thunderstorms return
again on Monday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be needed.

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Special Weather Statement

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service PADUCAH KY
224 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-
Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-
Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-
Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-
Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
Including the cities of Mount Vernon, Fairfield, Albion,
Mount Carmel, Pinckneyville, West Frankfort, McLeansboro, Carmi,
Carbondale, Murphysboro, Herrin, Harrisburg, Shawneetown,
Jonesboro, Vienna, Golconda, Elizabethtown, Cairo, Mound City,
Metropolis, Fort Branch, Petersburg, Poseyville, Evansville,
Boonville, Rockport, Hickman, Clinton, Bardwell, Wickliffe,
Paducah, Mayfield, Smithland, Benton, Murray, Marion, Eddyville,
Cadiz, Princeton, Morganfield, Dixon, Madisonville, Hopkinsville,
Henderson, Owensboro, Calhoun, Greenville, Elkton, Perryville,
Marble Hill, Cape Girardeau, Jackson, Piedmont, Van Buren,
Doniphan, Poplar Bluff, Bloomfield, Sikeston, Charleston,
and New Madrid
224 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026 /324 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026/

...Elevated Wildfire Danger This Afternoon...

Elevated conditions for wildfires are expected this afternoon,
mainly between 12 PM and 7 PM CDT. Relative humidity values will
fall to 25 to 35% this afternoon, and winds will be breezy from
the south, sustained at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph
forecast. Vegetation is dry due to ongoing moderate to extreme
drought conditions over much of the region.

Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames
are discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law
enforcement as soon as possible.

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Lake Wind Advisory

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Paducah KY
210 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026

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Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union
KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-
Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-
Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
Including the cities of Jonesboro, Fort Branch, Hickman,
Bloomfield, Clinton, Paducah, Piedmont, Albion, Petersburg,
Princeton, Smithland, Hopkinsville, Elizabethtown, Sikeston,
Benton, Owensboro, Eddyville, Marble Hill, Golconda, Murphysboro,
Cairo, Marion, Dixon, Morganfield, Greenville, Shawneetown, West
Frankfort, Poseyville, Charleston, Metropolis, Rockport, Murray,
New Madrid, Mount Vernon, Boonville, Vienna, Mound City,
Doniphan, Mayfield, Evansville, Carbondale, Bardwell, Wickliffe,
Pinckneyville, Henderson, Elkton, Herrin, Cape Girardeau,
Fairfield, Carmi, Poplar Bluff, Mount Carmel, Van Buren, Calhoun,
Jackson, Cadiz, Perryville, McLeansboro, Madisonville, and
Harrisburg
210 AM CDT Tue Apr 21 2026 /310 AM EDT Tue Apr 21 2026/

...LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ THIS
MORNING TO 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph
  expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
  Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /10 PM
  EDT/ this evening.

* IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create
  hazardous conditions for small craft.

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HICKFORD