Sustained wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph can be expected, with gusts of 40 up to 50 mph.
Persons in the advisory area could see power outages due to tree limbs or other objects falling on power lines. Any loose objects left outdoors will likely be tossed around.
Some trees may be downed by strong wind gusts. High profile vehicles will encounter difficult driving conditions.
Showers will develop late tonight, and thunderstorms overnight. A marginal chance of severe weather is noted by the Weather Service for western Kentucky, and a slight chance of severe storms is a bit more likely in southern Illinois north of Carbondale.
On the Net:
Paducah Weather Service webpage
