Paducah, KY – A widespread severe weather threat is taking aim at the Quad State region Sunday evening, with the National Weather Service warning of damaging winds, hail, and possible tornadoes across portions of Kentucky, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana.
According to the National Weather Service office in Paducah, the enhanced risk level (Level 3 of 5) is now in effect for much of western Kentucky, southeast Missouri, southern Illinois, and southwest Indiana. The threat window is estimated between 6 p.m. Sunday and 3 a.m. Monday, with storms likely to form along a strong cold front.
Primary hazards include hail up to the size of quarters or larger, wind gusts exceeding 60 mph, and a few tornadoes. Heavy rainfall is expected but is not forecast to result in widespread flooding due to the fast movement of the storm line.
Cities in the elevated risk zone include Paducah, Cape Girardeau, Carbondale, and Evansville. Residents are urged to review severe weather plans and ensure multiple ways to receive warnings overnight.
Forecasters caution that timing and severity may shift as the event nears. The next scheduled update is expected by 4 p.m. Friday. Stay tuned to local alerts and weather.gov for real-time information.
