Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Lawrence and Richland Counties in Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Lawrence County and eastern Richland County in southeastern Illinois. The warning is effective immediately and is set to expire at 7:00 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.

Affected Areas

The warning impacts the following regions in southeastern Illinois:

• Lawrence County
• Eastern Richland County

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Olney (6:25 AM CDT), Parkersburg (6:30 AM CDT), and Sumner and Chauncey (6:35 AM CDT). Other areas expected to be affected include Bridgeport, Lawrenceville, Lawrenceville Vincennes Airport, St. Francisville, and Russellville.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should also be aware that a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11:00 AM CDT for southeastern and east central Illinois.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-size hail.
• Source: Radar indicated.
• Impacts: Expect hail damage to vehicles. Wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees is also anticipated.

Timeline

At 6:19 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were detected along a line extending from near Olney Noble Airport to 6 miles east of Cisne. The storm system is moving east at 60 mph. The current warning remains in effect until 7:00 AM CDT.