Paducah, KY – A tornado watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. CDT Sunday for portions of western Kentucky and eastern Arkansas as severe weather moves through the region.
According to the National Weather Service’s Storm Prediction Center, Tornado Watch 60 includes 14 counties in Kentucky and seven in Arkansas. Kentucky counties under alert are Ballard, Caldwell, Calloway, Carlisle, Christian, Fulton, Graves, Hickman, Livingston, Lyon, Marshall, McCracken, Todd, and Trigg. In Arkansas, the watch covers Crittenden, Cross, Lee, Mississippi, Phillips, Poinsett, and St. Francis counties.
The affected areas may experience conditions favorable for tornadoes, damaging winds up to 70 mph, and large hail through late Sunday evening. Residents are urged to stay weather-aware, review emergency plans, and prepare to take shelter if warnings are issued.
Emergency management officials recommend charging mobile devices, securing outdoor items, and identifying the nearest safe shelter location. Travel may become dangerous as storms intensify, particularly along I-40 and I-69 corridors.
This severe weather event comes amid a volatile spring pattern typical for the region. Meteorologists urge residents to monitor local alerts and NOAA Weather Radio for real-time updates as storms develop into the night.
