Paducah, KY – A potentially dangerous weather system is expected to impact the Quad State region on Sunday, bringing a risk of tornadoes, large hail, and damaging winds across western Kentucky, southeastern Missouri, southern Illinois, and northwest Tennessee.
According to the US National Weather Service in Paducah, the threat will likely unfold Sunday afternoon into the evening, with all modes of severe weather possible. While forecasters are confident severe storms will develop, the exact timing and storm coverage remain uncertain.
The greatest risks include isolated tornadoes, large hailstones over an inch in diameter, and wind gusts exceeding 60 mph. The weather service advises residents in the affected areas to begin preparing emergency kits, reviewing shelter plans, and closely monitoring updates as the weekend approaches.
Communities such as Paducah (KY), Cape Girardeau (MO), Carbondale (IL), and Union City (TN) should remain especially alert. The region has a history of volatile spring weather, and Sunday’s system could bring significant hazards.
Officials urge residents to enable weather alerts on their phones, avoid unnecessary travel during the warning period, and have multiple ways to receive emergency information. Further updates are expected as meteorologists refine storm track predictions.
