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NWS "Quite Concerned" about Friday Storms

NWS Paducah

The risk of severe storms has increased in So. Illinois, still "enhanced" in Evansville area

Forecasters say they remain “quite concerned” about the potential for severe storms on Friday. WNIN’s John Gibson has the latest:

The National Weather Service says if the forecast holds, a broken line of severe thunderstorms is forecast to develop over central Missouri Friday afternoon and evening and then track east towards the Tri-State.

Forecasters at the Paducah office warn of storms with wind gusts of 70-75 mph and at least a few tornadoes.

The weather service has raised the threat level to a “moderate risk” in southern Illinois while remaining an “enhanced risk” for the Evansville area.

Forecasters say southwest Indiana and western Kentucky face a “slight risk” of severe storms on Saturday before cooler air moves in on Sunday.