Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Edwards and Wabash Counties in Southeastern Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southeastern Illinois. The alert is based on radar-indicated conditions and is effective immediately.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in southeastern Illinois:

• Edwards County
• Northern Wabash County

Specific locations impacted include Albion, Lancaster, West Salem, Allendale, and Bone Gap.

What You Should Do

Residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building for protection. Additionally, remain alert for a possible tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.

Expected Conditions

At 6:33 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 9 miles west of Parkersburg to 8 miles southwest of Fairfield, moving northeast at a high speed of 65 mph.

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts are expected.
• Impacts: Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Additional Hazards: Tornadoes are possible. A separate Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central and southeastern Illinois until 11:00 AM CDT.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective from 6:33 AM CDT on March 11 until 7:15 AM CDT on March 11.