Special Weather Statement issued April 21 at 2:24AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Issue date: 2026-04-21T07:24+00:00
Elevated conditions for wildfires are expected this afternoon, mainly between 12 PM and 7 PM CDT. Relative humidity values will fall to 25 to 35% this afternoon, and winds will be breezy from the south, sustained at 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph forecast. Vegetation is dry due to ongoing moderate to extreme drought conditions over much of the region. Outdoor burning and activities that involve open sparks or flames are discouraged. Please report all wildfires to local law enforcement as soon as possible.
Lake Wind Advisory issued April 21 at 2:10AM CDT until April 21 at 9:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Issue date: 2026-04-21T07:10+00:00
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 30 mph expected. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ this morning to 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.
