Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Edgar and Vermilion Counties in East Central Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for east central Illinois. The alert was issued at 7:30 PM CDT and remains in effect until 8:15 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following counties in east central Illinois:

• Edgar County
• Vermilion County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Oakwood, Potomac, Fairmount, Sidell, Rankin, Fithian, Hume, and Allerton around 7:35 PM CDT. The storm is expected near Danville and Catlin around 7:40 PM CDT, and Hoopeston, Georgetown, Westville, Tilton, Rossville, Ridge Farm, and Vermilion Regional Airport around 7:45 PM CDT. This warning also includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 199 and 220.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. Note that a Tornado Watch remains in effect for east central Illinois until 10:00 PM CDT.

Expected Conditions

At 7:29 PM CDT, radar indicated severe thunderstorms located along a line extending from near Paxton to near Homer to near Oakland, moving northeast at a high speed of 75 mph.

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected.
• Hail: Penny size hail (0.75 inches) is possible.
• Impact: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

Timeline

• Issued: 7:30 PM CDT, March 15
• Effective: 7:30 PM CDT, March 15
• Expires: 8:15 PM CDT, March 15