Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Adams County, Illinois Until 11:45 PM CDT

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in St. Louis has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Adams County in west-central Illinois. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers central Adams County. Specific locations impacted include:

• Quincy and Quincy Regional Airport
• Ursa, Burton, Fowler, and Mendon
• Paloma, Columbus, Coatsburg, and Liberty
• Camp Point, Chatton, Golden, Kellerville, Clayton, and La Prairie
• Interstate 172 between exits 10 and 19

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should seek shelter inside a well-built structure immediately and stay away from windows. Because tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms, the NWS recommends moving to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for portions of west-central Illinois until 12:00 AM CDT.

Expected Conditions

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, with damage to vehicles expected.
• Storm Movement: At 10:40 PM CDT, the severe thunderstorm was located near Maywood (7 miles north of Palmyra), moving east at 45 mph.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect from 10:40 PM CDT on March 10 until 11:45 PM CDT on March 10, 2026.