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Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 6:12PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
Gusty southerly winds of 35 to 40 mph are possible through this evening. Locally higher gusts are possible at times as well. Use extra caution if driving high profile vehicles...especially on east-west highways. Loose outdoor furniture may be blown around as well.
Wind Advisory
Wind Advisory issued January 8 at 7:15PM CST until January 9 at 3:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY
WHAT South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 to 45 mph.
WHERE Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
WHEN Until 3 AM CST /4 AM EST/ Friday.
IMPACTS Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will be from the south, so drivers on east-west highways should be prepared for strong crosswinds.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 10:12PM EST by NWS Louisville KY
Occasional strong wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph are expected later tonight into early Friday morning. Strong wind gusts will be most likely in heavier rain showers or storms which develop, though strong gusts will also be possible outside of storms. Be sure to secure any loose outdoor items, and take extra precautions if operating a high-profile vehicle on east-west oriented roads. Wind gusts should decrease across the area late Friday morning.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 11:13PM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
Southerly winds have begun to increase in strength late this evening. Some gusts of 35-45 mph will be possible tonight through the early morning hours. Be cautious if driving, especially on east-to-west oriented roads.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 10:40PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
At 1040 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Golconda, or 18 miles northeast of Metropolis, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Rosiclare, Golconda, Cave-in-Rock, Elizabethtown, Carrsville, and Gross.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 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.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 8 at 10:41PM CST by NWS Paducah KY
At 1041 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers along a line extending from Darmstadt to near Cairo. Movement was northeast at 55 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Evansville, Henderson, Mount Vernon, Metropolis, Charleston, Newburgh, Morganfield, Cairo, Fort Branch, Sturgis, Shawneetown, La Center, Wickliffe, Breckinridge Center, Melody Hill, Haubstadt, Darmstadt, Rosiclare, Uniontown, and Ridgway.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 3:26AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH
Occasional wind gusts of 35 to 45 mph are expected today. Winds will mainly be out of the south early this morning, before switching to the west during the late morning and early afternoon. Secure loose objects, and use caution if driving a high-profile vehicle.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 4:51AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are expected this morning along and west of the Ohio River, ahead of a passing cold front. These gusty winds will be out of the south, veering from the west northwest while subsiding some this afternoon. Travel in high profile vehicles may be challenging. In addition, gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 10:56AM EST by NWS Jackson KY
At 1056 AM EST, Doppler radar was tracking gusty showers over Witt, or over Irvine, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE Radar indicated.
IMPACT Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Locations impacted include... Irvine, Beattyville, Fincastle, Ravenna, Pilot, Torrent, Leeco, Rice Station, Pinnacle, Kings Station, Pine Ridge, Calloway Crossing, Wiseman Crossing Station, Winston, Patsey, Wisemantown, Hardwick, Weedon, Drip Rock, and Knowlton. THIS INCLUDES Bert T. Combs Mountain Parkway between mile markers 31 and 40.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Special Weather Statement
Special Weather Statement issued January 9 at 10:57AM EST by NWS Charleston WV
Wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph are expected today as a cold front passes by. These gusty winds will be out of the south through the early afternoon, then becoming west-northwesterly by the late afternoon behind the cold front. Gusty winds will eventually diminish by sunset. Travel in high profile vehicles may be challenging. In addition, gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects.
Powerful Cold Front to Bring High Winds and Soaking Rain
"A potent cold front will sweep across Kentucky on Friday, bringing widespread rain and significant wind gusts. Temperatures will peak early in the day before falling sharply behind the front, creating a non-diurnal temperature trend for most of the Commonwealth."