FLUS43 KPAH 091730 HWOPAH Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Paducah KY 1230 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087- 100-107>112-114-101000- Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton- White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope- Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh- Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves- Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell- Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean- Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter- Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid- 1230 PM CDT Thu Jul 9 2026 /130 PM EDT Thu Jul 9 2026/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight There is a slight risk of severe storms late this afternoon into tonight. Damaging winds is the primary severe hazard, but an isolated tornado and large hail cannot be ruled out. Heavy rain will bring a risk of localized flooding, especially if and where storms can repeat over the same areas. A Flood Watch is in effect, refer to the Watch for additional details. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday Thunderstorm chances continue daily into and through the weekend. Some of the storms Friday through Saturday could be strong to severe, with heavy rains providing a localized flooding threat, especially if and where they repeat over the same areas. A Flood Watch continues through Saturday night. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed, stay abreast of the latest updates and forecasts. $$