Hardin County, IL
Alerts
Alerts are listed in order of start time and level of severity. Click on the alert title to read details for each alert.
In effect from Tuesday 04/21 11:00 AM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 9:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Paducah KY
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.
Areas impacted
- Jefferson
- Wayne
- Edwards
- Wabash
- Perry
- 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
- Webster
- Hopkins
- Christian
- Henderson
- Daviess
- McLean
- Muhlenberg
- Todd
- Perry
- Bollinger
- Cape Girardeau
- Wayne
- Carter
- Ripley
- Butler
- Stoddard
- Scott
- Mississippi
- New Madrid
Tips to stay safe
A Lake Wind Advisory means that strong winds are happening now or soon, and will cause rough waters on area lakes.
Boaters should use extra caution.
In effect from Tuesday 04/21 2:24 AM CDT – Tuesday 04/21 7:00 PM CDT
Issued by NWS Paducah KY
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.
Areas impacted
- Jefferson
- Wayne
- Edwards
- Wabash
- Perry
- 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
- Webster
- Hopkins
- Christian
- Henderson
- Daviess
- McLean
- Muhlenberg
- Todd
- Perry
- Bollinger
- Cape Girardeau
- Wayne
- Carter
- Ripley
- Butler
- Stoddard
- Scott
- Mississippi
- New Madrid
Briefing
From the forecaster
Forecast Ahead
Created by the NWS Paducah WFO
Dry, breezy, and warm today with elevated fire danger. Warm and dry weather continues through late week. The next chance for rain is Friday into Saturday.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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