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HWOPAH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
138 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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138 AM CDT Mon May 18 2026 /238 AM EDT Mon May 18 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern
Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast
Missouri.

.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight

Breezy conditions may lead to challenging conditions for small
craft on large area lakes today.

A few severe storms with damaging winds and large hail are 
possible, especially across southern Illinois and the Interstate 
64 corridor. Locally heavy rainfall will also be a concern.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday

Numerous thunderstorms are expected Tuesday and Tuesday night. A 
few severe storms cannot be ruled out, but locally heavy rainfall
and localized flash flooding will be a greater concern throughout
the Quad State.

A daily chance of afternoon thunderstorms is forecast from
Wednesday through Saturday. 

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening,
especially along the Interstate 64 corridor. Spotter activation
may also be needed Tuesday.

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JGG