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HWOPAH

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
336 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026

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336 PM CDT Mon May 18 2026 /436 PM EDT Mon May 18 2026/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

A few strong to severe storms with gusty winds and hail are 
possible through early evening, 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 strong to severe storms are possible while locally heavy 
rainfall and localized flash flooding will also be a concern.

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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ATL