PERRY, IN; Breckinridge, KY; Hancock, KY — At 627 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located 5 miles southeast of Waitman, or 9 miles southwest of Hawesville, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained spotters reported 1.0" hail near Maceo in eastern Daviess County.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include... Tell City, Hawesville, Lewisport, Cannelton, Cloverport, Dukes, Patesville, Goering, Sunny Corner and Arrington Corner.
Severe weather in Perry, IN; Breckinridge, KY; Hancock, KY brings the risk of damaging wind, hail, lightning, and brief power loss. Outdoor activity should be paused until the storm passes.
This report is based on information from NWS, monitored by Alert USA's verified emergency feed.
The greatest local impacts are an elevated risk to property and a high chance of power outages, with moderate travel disruptions expected as conditions move through the area.
Recommended steps: stay informed via official sources; avoid non-essential travel in the area; secure outdoor items if weather is involved; check on family and neighbors.
Alert USA is tracking this severe weather event and will update this report as verified information becomes available.
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