Hail in Kentucky, September 19, 2025

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Paducah KY
208 PM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

-Above normal temperatures to start off the weekend turn more
 seasonable by early next week, trending below normal in the
 latter half of the week.

-Daily rain chances will begin to increase in coverage Sunday
 into Monday, with heavy rainfall more probable through the
 middle of the week. Total rainfall between 1 to 3 inches is
 possible by next Thursday.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 207 PM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025

PVA associated with a shortwave trough over the the central Plains
will provide subtle lift for an axis of isolated showers and storms
this afternoon and evening. Although storms will remain very
localized, heavy downpours, lightning, and brief gusty winds will be
the main concern due to steep low-level lapse rates of 8.0 to
9.0 C/km and MLCAPE between 500 to 1500 J/kg. Pcpn chances turn
even more sporadic on Saturday before increasing Sunday into
Monday due to an influx of moisture transport from the
southwest.

As a 500 mb cutoff low develops by the middle of the week near
the Ohio Valley, a weak sfc low pressure will develop in the
vicinity of the FA, pulling in even more moisture from the Gulf.
The synoptic setup will set the stage for much needed rainfall
between Sunday and Thursday. The 12z GEFS and EPS are in much
better agreement, supporting at least 1 to 2 inches of total
rainfall by the latter half of the week. In fact, both model
ensembles now support a 70 to 90% probability of exceeding 1
inch of rainfall and 40 to 60% for exceeding 2 inches. The
deterministic ECMWF and CMC remain the most robust with locally
3 to 4 inches, while the GFS continues to trend towards the
wetter scenario.

Due to the long duration, any flooding issues should remain confined
to vulnerable low-lying and poor drainage locations. While the
overall flood risk is marginal, the risk for runoff on roadways
will be greater given the hard soil conditions combined with
PWATs between 1.50 to 1.75 inches. As the aformentioned closed
low slowly pushes east Thursday into Friday, heavy rainfall
will begin to taper, but lingering showers still are progged by
the NBM due to persistent cyclonic flow on the backside.

Overall, increasing confidence in a wetter pattern next week will
yield more cloud cover that will support a significant cool down.
Temperatures that will be about 5 degrees above normal to start
off the weekend in the mid 80s to near 90 trend more seasonable
into the low 80s by early next week. In fact, temperatures 5
degrees below normal are now progged by the NBM in the upper 70s
next Thursday as the 500 mb cutoff low causes 850 mb temps to cool
down to near 10C.

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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1140 AM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025

The main concern this afternoon will be isolated thunderstorms
near KCGI/KPAH/KMVN. Coverage will not be great, but any storms
that develop will be capable of causing MVFR vsby reductions and
gusty winds. Mid to high level clouds prevail into the
overnight with a stray shower not ruled out, especially along
I-64. Clouds scatter out Saturday morning with light & variable
winds turning south around 4-6 kts.

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.PAH WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
IL...None.
MO...None.
IN...None.
KY...None.

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DISCUSSION...DW
AVIATION...DW

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
210 PM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025

ILZ075>078-080>094-INZ081-082-085>088-KYZ001>022-MOZ076-086-087-
100-107>112-114-201915-
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-
210 PM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025 /310 PM EDT Fri Sep 19 2025/

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

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight

Isolated storms are possible, with heavy rain, lightning, and
gusty winds as potential hazards.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday

Thunderstorms are in the forecast daily, but peak in the Sunday
through Wednesday time period. Heavy rain and lightning look to
be the primary potential hazards.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated at this time.

DW

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service PADUCAH KY
447 PM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025

MOZ100-107>109-200000-
Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-Butler-
Including the cities of Piedmont, Van Buren, Doniphan,
and Poplar Bluff
447 PM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025

...Scattered Thunderstorms with Gusty Winds and Small Hail through
Early This Evening...

At 4:45 PM CDT, scattered thunderstorms were occurring across the
Ozark Foothills of southeast Missouri, mainly across parts of
Carter and Ripley County. These storms will drift slowly to the
east into Butler and Wayne County through 6 to 7 PM CDT.

While widespread severe thunderstorms are not expected, gusty
winds up to 40 mph, small hail, and frequent cloud to ground
lightning are expected. If you have outdoor plans, stay aware of
the latest weather conditions, and have a plan to seek shelter
indoors if thunderstorms threaten your location.

DWS

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Paducah KY
516 PM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025

KYZ016-192245-
Hopkins KY-
516 PM CDT Fri Sep 19 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHEASTERN HOPKINS COUNTY
THROUGH 545 PM CDT...

At 516 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Nortonville, or 8 miles east of Dawson Springs, moving north at 15
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Earlington, Nortonville, Mortons Gap, and St. Charles.

This includes Interstate 69 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 99 and
110.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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LAT...LON 3713 8749 3713 8757 3729 8760 3728 8741
TIME...MOT...LOC 2216Z 179DEG 11KT 3719 8753

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

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