First published 9/18/2026, 10:09:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:09:15 PM

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:52PM CDT until September 18 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

The National Weather Service (Paducah, KY) issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning at 4:52 PM CDT on 2026-09-18, in effect until 5:15 PM CDT the same day. The alert indicates an ongoing severe thunderstorm threat for the Paducah, KY area.

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

Confidence: 9/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 2/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 6/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 9/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Severe thunderstorms can produce damaging straight-line winds, large hail, and hazardous driving conditions. People and travelers in the Paducah area should seek shelter and avoid nonessential travel while the warning is in effect.

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued September 18 at 4:52PM CDT until September 18 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

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