First published 9/18/2026, 10:05:15 PM · Last updated 9/18/2026, 10:05:15 PM

Special Weather Statement — NWS Paducah KY (issued Sep 18 5:38PM EDT)

The National Weather Service office in Paducah, Kentucky issued a Special Weather Statement on September 18 at 5:38 PM EDT. The supplied source fields contain only the alert title and timestamp; no details about the hazard, affected areas beyond Paducah, or recommended actions are provided.

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: 4/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 5/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 4/10The 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: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Why it matters

Special Weather Statements typically communicate developing or localized hazardous weather (e.g., strong thunderstorms, heavy rain, fog, or other conditions) that could affect safety and travel for people in and near Paducah, KY. Residents and travelers in the Paducah area should seek full alert text and local guidance.

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Sources

Special Weather Statement issued September 18 at 5:38PM EDT by NWS Paducah KY

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