Wabash Storm Chasers

08/19/2026

08/16/2026

08/12/2026

133
WWUS20 KWNS 121920
SEL7
SPC WW 121920
ILZ000-INZ000-KYZ000-130100-

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 577
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
320 PM EDT Wed Aug 12 2026

The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of
Extreme southeast Illinois
Southern Indiana
North central and central Kentucky

* Effective this Wednesday afternoon and evening from 320 PM
until 900 PM EDT.

* Primary threats include...
Scattered damaging winds likely with isolated significant gusts
to 75 mph possible
Isolated large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible
A tornado or two possible

SUMMARY...Thunderstorms are expected to evolve into a cluster and
spread southeastward from southern Indiana into Kentucky through
this evening. Wind damage and occasional severe gusts of 60-75 mph
will be the main threat, though isolated large hail of 1-1.5 inches
in diameter will be possible with the strongest storms. An isolated
tornado or two may also occur where storms interact with a residual
outflow boundary.

The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 80
statute miles east and west of a line from 55 miles northwest of
Louisville KY to 55 miles south of Louisville KY. For a complete
depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update
(WOUS64 KWNS WOU7).

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

REMEMBER...A Severe Thunderstorm Watch means conditions are
favorable for severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area.
Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening
weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible
warnings. Severe thunderstorms can and occasionally do produce
tornadoes.

&&

OTHER WATCH INFORMATION...CONTINUE...WW 575...WW 576...

AVIATION...A few severe thunderstorms with hail surface and aloft to
1.5 inches. Extreme turbulence and surface wind gusts to 65 knots. A
few cumulonimbi with maximum tops to 550. Mean storm motion vector
32030.
..Thompson

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135
WOUS64 KWNS 121920
WOU7

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 577
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
320 PM EDT WED AUG 12 2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 577 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 900 PM EDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

ILC047-185-130100-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0577.260812T1920Z-260813T0100Z/

IL ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

EDWARDS WABASH

07/28/2026

160
WOUS64 KWNS 280057
WOU4

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH OUTLINE UPDATE FOR WS 524
NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER NORMAN OK
800 PM CDT MON JUL 27 2026

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 524 IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 100 AM CDT
FOR THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS

ILC047-185-193-280600-
/O.NEW.KWNS.SV.A.0524.260728T0100Z-260728T0600Z/

IL ILLINOIS COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE

EDWARDS WABASH WHITE

07/27/2026

602
WUUS53 KPAH 270401
SVRPAH
ILC185-INC051-129-163-270445-
/O.NEW.KPAH.SV.W.0308.260727T0401Z-260727T0445Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1101 PM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Wabash County in southeastern Illinois...
Vanderburgh County in southwestern Indiana...
Southwestern Gibson County in southwestern Indiana...
Northeastern Posey County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 1145 PM CDT.

* At 1101 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Haubstadt to 7 miles southwest of Mount Carmel,
moving south at 25 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Evansville, Fort Branch, Melody Hill, Haubstadt, Darmstadt,
Owensville, Poseyville, New Harmony, Cynthiana, Blairsville,
Kasson, Bellmont, Keensburg, and Griffin.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 69 in Indiana between Mile Markers 2 and 3.
Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 3 and 28.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3843 8794 3821 8749 3793 8749 3796 8758
3798 8759 3797 8760 3809 8795 3813 8795
3816 8791 3817 8792 3816 8793 3818 8795
TIME...MOT...LOC 0401Z 357DEG 22KT 3817 8749 3834 8787

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

07/27/2026

975
WUUS53 KPAH 270338
SVRPAH
ILC185-INC051-270430-
/O.NEW.KPAH.SV.W.0307.260727T0338Z-260727T0430Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
1038 PM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Wabash County in southeastern Illinois...
Central Gibson County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 1130 PM CDT.

* At 1038 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Patoka to near Lancaster, moving south at 35 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Princeton, Mount Carmel, Fort Branch, Lancaster, Haubstadt,
Owensville, Patoka, and Keensburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3849 8770 3848 8774 3846 8776 3845 8773
3844 8774 3842 8774 3843 8766 3845 8767
3846 8766 3844 8763 3845 8760 3843 8754
3817 8748 3826 8788 3856 8789
TIME...MOT...LOC 0338Z 345DEG 31KT 3839 8760 3850 8787

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...

07/26/2026

524
WUUS53 KPAH 262213
SVRPAH
ILC047-185-193-INC051-129-262300-
/O.NEW.KPAH.SV.W.0287.260726T2213Z-260726T2300Z/

BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Paducah KY
513 PM CDT Sun Jul 26 2026

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northeastern White County in southeastern Illinois...
Southwestern Wabash County in southeastern Illinois...
Southern Edwards County in southeastern Illinois...
Southwestern Gibson County in southwestern Indiana...
North central Posey County in southwestern Indiana...

* Until 600 PM CDT.

* At 512 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Albion,
moving southeast at 15 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage
to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include...
Albion, Grayville, Owensville, New Harmony, Bellmont, Keensburg,
Griffin, and Browns.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 64 in Indiana between Mile Markers 1 and 11.
Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 128 and 130.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.

&&

LAT...LON 3839 8812 3845 8796 3824 8765 3810 8798
TIME...MOT...LOC 2212Z 326DEG 12KT 3836 8802

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH