Severe Weather Alerts

Arkansas

Wind Advisory (Moderate)

Clay; Craighead; Greene; Mississippi; Poinsett

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Dunklin, Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi,
and Pemiscot.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Start Time
2/24/2026 2:05 AM
End Time
2/24/2026 1:00 PM

Illinois

Special Weather Statement (Moderate)

Alexander; Edwards; Franklin; Gallatin; Hamilton; Hardin; Jackson; Jefferson; Johnson; Massac; Perry; Pope; Pulaski; Saline; Union; Wabash; Wayne; White; Williamson

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.

Start Time
2/24/2026 12:48 AM
End Time
2/24/2026 1:15 PM

Kentucky

Special Weather Statement (Moderate)

Ballard; Caldwell; Calloway; Carlisle; Christian; Crittenden; Daviess; Fulton; Graves; Henderson; Hickman; Hopkins; Livingston; Lyon; Marshall; McCracken; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Trigg; Union; Webster

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.

Start Time
2/24/2026 12:48 AM
End Time
2/24/2026 1:15 PM

Missouri

Wind Advisory (Moderate)

Dunklin; Pemiscot

* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph expected.

* WHERE...Dunklin, Clay, Greene, Craighead, Poinsett, Mississippi,
and Pemiscot.

* WHEN...From 9 AM this morning to 9 PM CST this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Start Time
2/24/2026 2:05 AM
End Time
2/24/2026 1:00 PM

Special Weather Statement (Moderate)

Bollinger; Butler; Cape Girardeau; Carter; Mississippi; New Madrid; Perry; Ripley; Scott; Stoddard; Wayne

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.

Start Time
2/24/2026 12:48 AM
End Time
2/24/2026 1:15 PM