Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern and South Central Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for several counties in south central and southeastern Illinois. The warning is effective immediately following radar indications of severe weather in the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions in Illinois:

• Wayne County
• Edwards County
• Wabash County
• Southern Jefferson County
• Northern Hamilton County
• Northwestern White County

Impacted locations include Mount Carmel, Fairfield, Albion, Lancaster, Wayne City, West Salem, Bluford, Dahlgren, Allendale, Waltonville, Bonnie, Jeffersonville, Belle Rive, Bellmont, Sims, Bone Gap, Mill Shoals, Browns, Mount Erie, and Keenes. This alert also affects Interstate 57 between mile markers 86 and 91, and Interstate 64 between mile markers 79 and 117.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed.

Expected Conditions

Radar has indicated severe thunderstorms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and hail up to 0.75 inches. Residents should expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees due to high wind speeds.

Timeline

The alert was issued at 12:37 PM CDT and is scheduled to expire at 1:15 PM CDT on March 11, 2026. At the time of issuance, the storms were located along a line extending from 6 miles southwest of Parkersburg to near Mount Vernon, moving east at 55 mph.