Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 21 at 1:57PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 11:57am
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 157 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Goreville, or 11 miles southwest of Marion, moving northeast at 30
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Lake Of Egypt Area.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 4.
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 40 and 50.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for southern
Illinois.
Area Description:
Williamson; Union; Johnson
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov