Heavy Rain and Storms Expected Across the Region: Hazardous Weather Outlook Issued

Rain and Storms to Impact Southern Illinois, Southwest Indiana, Western Kentucky, and Southeast Missouri

PADUCAH — Issued by the National Weather Service at 3:01 AM on September 12, 2024.

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri as a weather system brings chances of storms and heavy rain to the region today and into the weekend.

Today and Tonight: Storms with Heavy Rain Expected

Beginning late today and continuing through tonight, areas across Jefferson, Wayne IL, Edwards, Wabash, Perry IL, Franklin, Hamilton, White, Jackson, Williamson, Saline, Gallatin, Union, Johnson, Pope, Hardin, Alexander, Pulaski, Massac, and parts of southwest Indiana and western Kentucky, will see increased chances for thunderstorms. The primary threat from these storms will be heavy rainfall, which could lead to localized flooding, particularly in low-lying and poor drainage areas.

Weekend Outlook: Continued Storm Activity and Rainfall

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