Strong Wind in Mccracken, Kentucky

Strong Wind April 2, 2026 · Mccracken, Kentucky

40 mph

Measured gust (35 kt)

$1K

Damage as recorded

The wider storm

With low pressure strengthening and tracking northeastward towards Chicago, the Quad State region experienced breezy southerly to southeasterly winds throughout the daytime hours. Spotty wind gusts to 40+mph were observed in West Kentucky, with the strongest gust measured 46mph at the Sturgis Municipal Airport's AWOS site. Showers and a few thunderstorms moved eastward across West Kentucky during the late afternoon to early evening hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1332890. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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