04/28/2026
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Number 172 NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK 130 PM CDT Tue Apr 28 2026
The NWS Storm Prediction Center has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Southwest Illinois Western Kentucky Eastern Missouri
* Effective this Tuesday afternoon and evening from 130 PM until 900 PM CDT.
Primary threats include... Scattered large hail and isolated very large hail events to 2 inches in diameter possible Isolated damaging wind gusts to 70 mph possible
SUMMARY...Mostly elevated storms, driven by strong instability aloft, will continue to move east-northeastward into the region this afternoon and early evening. Large hail will be the most common hazard, with localized wind damage a possibility as well.
The severe thunderstorm watch area is approximately along and 60 statute miles east and west of a line from 45 miles northeast of Vichy MO to 35 miles east southeast of Poplar Bluff MO. For a complete depiction of the watch see the associated watch outline update (WOUS64 KWNS WOU2).
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
