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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
332 PM CDT Mon Jul 7 2025
 

ILZ092-KYZ004-072100-
Alexander IL-Ballard KY-
332 PM CDT Mon Jul 7 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT ALEXANDER AND WEST CENTRAL
BALLARD COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM CDT...

At 331 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Scott City, moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Cairo, Tamms, Mound City, Olive Branch, Horseshoe Lake Conservation
Area, Thebes, and East Cape Girardeau.

This includes Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 3.
 
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 3698 8919 3707 8926 3706 8931 3702 8926
      3699 8927 3704 8938 3710 8938 3721 8947
      3725 8946 3728 8952 3734 8948 3732 8921
      3729 8920 3722 8927 3712 8927 3707 8918
      3711 8912 3706 8906 3700 8916 3698 8914
TIME...MOT...LOC 2031Z 323DEG 12KT 3727 8943 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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