Special Weather Statement
Widespread elevated fire danger is anticipated today across the
region during peak heating.
Sustained winds between 10 to 20 mph with gusts 25 to 35 mph
along with very dry fuels are the main concerns. Isolated gusts in
excess of 35+ mph are also possible.
While minimum RH values this afternoon will range from 28 to 38%
across the region above critical values, the continued very dry
fuels combined with increased winds will make it possible for
wildfires to ignite and spread rapidly.
Outdoor burning is not recommended. Gusty winds will blow around
objects left unsecured.
From: Mar 31, 2026 05:55
Until: Mar 31, 2026 23:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Mar 28, 2026 05:52
Until: Mar 28, 2026 14:00
Freeze Warning
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois and southwest Indiana, and
portions of southeast Missouri and western Kentucky along and
north of line from Van Buren to Sikeston, to Paducah through the
Land Between the Lakes to Hopkinsville and Elkton.
* WHEN...From 1 AM CDT /2 AM EDT/ to 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Mar 27, 2026 16:49
Until: Mar 28, 2026 05:15
Special Weather Statement
Strong gusty southwest winds are expected to develop later today.
Gusts are expected between 25 and 35 mph. Relative humidity values
are expected to drop to 25 to 35 percent in the afternoon. Given
the very dry conditions across the region there is an elevated
risk for wildfire/brushfire growth and spread today for any fires
that get started. Exercise extra caution today in avoiding actions
that could lead to fire starts.
From: Feb 24, 2026 06:48
Until: Feb 24, 2026 19:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 11 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 9 PM CST /10 PM EST/ this evening to noon CST /1 PM
EST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 19:16
Until: Jan 31, 2026 10:15
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 10 below expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to noon CST /1 PM EST/
Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken.
From: Jan 30, 2026 06:47
Until: Jan 30, 2026 22:00
Winter Storm Warning
* WHAT...Heavy snow. A band of 9 to 13 inch accumulations peaking
roughly from around Van Buren, Missouri across Southern Illinois
and the Ohio River counties of Western Kentucky to the Evansville
Tri-State region. 5 to 8 inches of snow is forecast in other
locations across far southeast Missouri and southern portions of
west Kentucky. Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri
and western Kentucky are possible, mainly Saturday evening through
midday Sunday, with some freezing rain possible in the southern
Kentucky Pennyrile. Sleet mixing in those areas may add up to over
an inch, with a light glaze of freezing rain.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may become impossible
at times. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger.
From: Jan 23, 2026 20:00
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 1 to 12 below zero are
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 1 PM CST /2 PM
EST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.
From: Jan 23, 2026 19:48
Until: Jan 24, 2026 11:00
Winter Storm Warning
...MAJOR WINTER STORM EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE REGION...
.Snow is expected to begin overnight tonight, periods of sleet will
mix in over western Kentucky and far southeast Missouri. The
majority of the event is expected to persist at heavy snow through
Sunday afternoon.
* WHAT...Heavy snow. A band of 8 to 13 inch accumulations peaking
roughly from around Poplar Bluff, MO to Paducah and Marion
northeastward to Evansville and Owensboro. 6 to 10 inches in other
locations across southern Illinois and far southwest Kentucky.
Periods of heavy sleet in far southeast Missouri and western
Kentucky with freezing rain mixed in. Some sleet accumulation and
up to a light glaze of freezing rain.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From midnight CST /1 AM EST/ tonight to 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/
Sunday.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult and may become impossible
at times. Extreme cold will exacerbate the danger.
From: Jan 23, 2026 07:18
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:00
Cold Weather Advisory
* WHAT...Very cold wind chills between 2 to 12 below zero are
expected.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 1 PM CST /2 PM
EST/ Saturday.
* IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 12 below zero could
result in hypothermia if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and
hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these
temperatures. The winter storm will exacerbate these dangers.
From: Jan 23, 2026 07:13
Until: Jan 23, 2026 21:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation is possible in southern portions
of west Kentucky, with heavy snow possible across the rest of west
Kentucky, southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and southwest
Indiana. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches, and ice
accumulations around a light glaze possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged cold is also expected between
Friday and Monday. Wind chills Friday night could be as low as -10
degrees across the north and -5 across the south. Sunday night
wind chills will range from -7 degrees to -12 degrees.
From: Jan 22, 2026 07:22
Until: Jan 22, 2026 21:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures dropping below freezing over
much of the area by morning may lead to some icing of roadways,
especially bridges.
From: Jan 22, 2026 04:28
Until: Jan 22, 2026 16:00
Winter Storm Watch
* WHAT...Heavy mixed precipitation is possible in southern portions
of west Kentucky, with heavy snow possible across the rest of west
Kentucky, southeast Missouri, southern Illinois and southwest
Indiana. Total snow accumulations between 7 and 13 inches, and ice
accumulations around a light glaze possible.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From late Friday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Prolonged cold is also expected between
Friday and Monday. Wind chills Friday night could be as low as -10
degrees across the north and -5 across the south. Sunday night
wind chills will range from -7 degrees to -12 degrees.
From: Jan 22, 2026 03:34
Until: Jan 22, 2026 11:15
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 6 AM CST /7 AM
EST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 18:50
Until: Dec 29, 2025 06:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest
Indiana and western Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 6 PM CST /7 PM EST/ this evening to 6 AM CST /7 AM
EST/ Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 15:21
Until: Dec 29, 2025 02:00
Wind Advisory
* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph
expected.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southeast Missouri, southwest
Indiana and Western Kentucky.
* WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
From: Dec 28, 2025 15:21
Until: Dec 29, 2025 02:00
Tornado Watch
TORNADO WATCH 643 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 8 PM CST /9 PM EST/ THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 14 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS
EDWARDS
IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
ALEXANDER GALLATIN HAMILTON
HARDIN JOHNSON MASSAC
POPE PULASKI SALINE
UNION WABASH WHITE
WILLIAMSON
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 6 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA
POSEY
IN SOUTHWEST INDIANA
GIBSON PIKE SPENCER
VANDERBURGH WARRICK
IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 12 COUNTIES
IN WESTERN KENTUCKY
BALLARD CALDWELL CRITTENDEN
DAVIESS HENDERSON HOPKINS
LIVINGSTON LYON MCCRACKEN
MCLEAN UNION WEBSTER
IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 1 COUNTY
IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
SCOTT
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALBION, BOONVILLE, CAIRO, CALHOUN,
CARMI, DIXON, EDDYVILLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, EVANSVILLE, FORT BRANCH,
GOLCONDA, GRAYVILLE, HARRISBURG, HENDERSON, HERRIN, JONESBORO,
MADISONVILLE, MARION, MCLEANSBORO, METROPOLIS, MORGANFIELD,
MOUND CITY, MOUNT CARMEL, OWENSBORO, PADUCAH, PETERSBURG,
POSEYVILLE, PRINCETON, ROCKPORT, SHAWNEETOWN, SIKESTON,
SMITHLAND, VIENNA, WEST SALEM, AND WICKLIFFE.
From: Dec 29, 2025 00:23
Until: Dec 29, 2025 02:00
Special Weather Statement
At 614 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Carrier Mills to near
Morehouse. Movement was east at 45 mph. This line is close to severe
and brief intensification are possible. The line is also being
monitored closely for any sign of tornado potential.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Paducah, Sikeston, Harrisburg, Metropolis, Charleston, East Prairie,
Cairo, Vienna, Shawneetown, La Center, Miner, Bardwell, Wickliffe,
Rosiclare, Goreville, Uniontown, Brookport, Morehouse, Bertrand, and
Mounds.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 24 in Kentucky between Mile Markers 1 and 6.
Interstate 24 in Illinois between Mile Markers 5 and 38.
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 1 and 26.
Interstate 57 in Missouri between Mile Markers 1 and 21.
Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 58 and 79.
From: Dec 29, 2025 00:15
Until: Dec 29, 2025 01:15
Special Weather Statement
A strong cold front will approach and move through the Quad State
area this afternoon and evening. Ahead of the front, south winds
will gust to around 35 mph with a few gusts possibly reaching 40
mph at times. A line of showers and a few thunderstorms will also
pass through with the cold front, which may produce brief higher
wind gusts. Behind the front, winds will quickly shift to the
west, then northwest with gusts to 35 mph possible through or just
after midnight. Temperatures will also drop quickly behind the
cold front this evening and overnight.
Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects, such as holiday
yard decorations, this afternoon and evening.
From: Dec 28, 2025 10:35
Until: Dec 28, 2025 18:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 27, 2025 05:32
Until: Dec 27, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility as low as a quarter mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Butler, Carter, New Madrid, Ripley, Stoddard, and Wayne MO
Counties.
* WHEN...Until 10 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 25, 2025 12:16
Until: Dec 25, 2025 16:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 24, 2025 07:00
Until: Dec 24, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 24, 2025 02:34
Until: Dec 24, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST /10 AM EST/ this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 24, 2025 07:00
Until: Dec 24, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility less than one mile in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, western Kentucky, and
southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Dec 23, 2025 11:39
Until: Dec 23, 2025 15:00
Special Weather Statement
Southwest winds will increase through the night, with sustained
winds 15-25 mph and gusts 25-40 mph expected. As a cold front
passes, the winds will gradually shift to the west early
Wednesday and then become northwest by afternoon. The strongest
winds are expected between midnight and noon, and some gusts over
40 mph are possible.
Unsecured outdoor decorations and items may become displaced by
the gusty winds.
From: Dec 09, 2025 20:23
Until: Dec 10, 2025 10:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of locally dense fog and heavy drizzle will result in
reduced visibility through this evening. Drivers should use extra
caution if traveling and be prepared for rapid changes in
visibility.
From: Nov 22, 2025 00:10
Until: Nov 22, 2025 03:00
Special Weather Statement
Areas of low clouds with fog and drizzle may lead to temporary
reductions in visibilities for regional travelers this morning.
Be sure to use caution, allow extra time to reach your
destination, and travel with your low beam headlights on, if you
are driving.
From: Nov 20, 2025 11:41
Until: Nov 20, 2025 15:00
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 636 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CST THIS
EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS
ALEXANDER MASSAC PULASKI
IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN WESTERN KENTUCKY
BALLARD CALLOWAY CARLISLE
FULTON GRAVES HICKMAN
MARSHALL MCCRACKEN
IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES
IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI
BUTLER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID
SCOTT STODDARD
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDWELL, BENTON, BLOOMFIELD, CAIRO,
CHARLESTON, CLINTON, HICKMAN, MAYFIELD, METROPOLIS, MOUND CITY,
MURRAY, NEW MADRID, PADUCAH, POPLAR BLUFF, SIKESTON,
AND WICKLIFFE.
From: Nov 18, 2025 23:47
Until: Nov 19, 2025 04:00
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
At 618 PM CST, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Clinton to near Farrenburg, moving east at 25
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Hickman, Clinton, Towosahgy State Historic Site, Big Oak Tree State
Park, Cayce, Farrenburg, and Dorena.
From: Nov 19, 2025 00:18
Until: Nov 19, 2025 01:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...Portions of southwest Indiana, southern Illinois, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST this morning.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Nov 08, 2025 08:55
Until: Nov 08, 2025 15:00
Dense Fog Advisory
* WHAT...Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog.
* WHERE...the southern tip of Illinois, most of western Kentucky,
and far southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Until 9 AM CST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous.
From: Nov 08, 2025 03:25
Until: Nov 08, 2025 15:00
Freeze Watch
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 possible.
* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...Late Saturday night.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
From: Oct 31, 2025 18:26
Until: Nov 01, 2025 02:30
