A tornado watch has been issued for the following counties on May 7, 2024.

ILLINOIS

Jefferson
Wayne
Edwards
Wabash
Perry
Franklin
Hamilton-
White
Jackson
Williamson
Saline
Gallatin
Union
Johnson
Pope
Hardin

INDIANA
Alexander
Pulaski
Massac
Gibson
Pike
Posey
Vanderburgh
Warrick
Spencer

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

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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

Thunderstorm development is expected later this afternoon and evening, with all severe weather hazards possible.

DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday

A significant severe thunderstorm outbreak is expected Wednesday. Potential severe weather begins mid to late morning with the warm front advancing. The main severe weather threat will be Wednesday afternoon and evening as the cold front makes its approach. Damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes are possible. Localized flooding is also possible where repeat heavy rainfall may occur.

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