PADUCAH — We are issuing a Weather Authority Alert for Monday night into Tuesday morning for two potential rounds of strong to severe storms. The first round would move through late Monday night into early Tuesday morning, and it would be focused mostly in Illinois and Missouri with a few storms in Kentucky. The second round would be possible from sunrise Tuesday through 12 p.m. for Kentucky and Tennessee.
Monday Overnight: Some showers and thunderstorms are possible early in the afternoon, a strong cap will prevent these storms from reaching severe limits as the cloudy skies will keep the surface slightly cooler than a few thousand feet aloft. Once daytime heating goes away, the cap will slowly weaken and storm development will become possible around 10:00 PM. This round of storms will have the potential for damaging winds, isolated large hail, and a tornado or two along the line of storms.
Tuesday Morning: Another line of storms will begin to organize over western Kentucky as the cold front moves east. Damaging winds and large hail will be the primary threats with the second set of storms. This round should be done by 12 p.m. Tuesday as the line of storms continues to strengthen in eastern Kentucky. Cooler air will follow for the evening hours.
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