Lake wind advisory until 8;00 p.m.

…LAKE WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 PM CDT THIS EVENING…

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Lake Wind Advisory, which is in effect until 8 PM CDT this evening. *

TIMING…From 1015 AM CDT to 8 PM CDT * WINDS…Will average 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 25 to 30 mph from the west southwest especially for areas east of Interstate 57. Winds will gradually shift to the northwest this afternoon.

* IMPACTS…Winds are expected to be strong enough to cause problems for boaters on area lakes. Small boats will be the most significantly impacted.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS… A Lake Wind Advisory indicates that winds will cause rough chop on area lakes. Small boats will be especially prone to capsizing.