Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Jasper, Effingham, and Surrounding Illinois Counties

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central and east central Illinois. The alert was issued at 5:41 AM CDT and remains in effect until 6:30 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following regions in Illinois:

• Jasper County
• Southern Cumberland County
• Northern Clay County
• Effingham County

Specific locations in the path of this storm include Edgewood, Mason, Dieterich, Wheeler, and Hidalgo. The warning also impacts travel on Interstate 57 between mile markers 142 and 168, as well as Interstate 70 between mile markers 79 and 113.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from flying debris or falling trees.

Expected Conditions

At 5:41 AM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Edgewood, or 19 miles northwest of Flora, moving northeast at a rapid pace of 75 mph.

• Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 AM CDT. A separate Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central, southeastern, and east central Illinois until 11:00 AM CDT.