Thu May 2 04:31:26 EDT 2024 Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton- White-Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope- Hardin-Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh- Warrick-Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves- Livingston-Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell- Union KY-Webster-Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean- Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter- Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid- 331 AM CDT Thu May 2 2024 /431 AM EDT Thu May 2 2024/ This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. .DAY ONE...Today and Tonight An isolated thunderstorm cannot be ruled out in the heat of the day over the western half of the Quad State. Gusty winds, lightning and a brief heavy downpour will be the primary concerns. Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms will overspread the entire region tonight. Lightning and a brief heavy downpour will accompany any thunderstorms. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday A daily chance of thunderstorms is forecast Friday through Wednesday. The best chances will be Tuesday into Wednesday when some strong to severe storms will be possible. Heavy rainfall and isolated flooding issues cannot be ruled out Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday through Monday, locally heavy rainfall and lightning will be the primary concerns. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation is not anticipated through Monday, but may become necessary at some point later next week.