Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Southeastern Illinois Counties Through Late Wednesday Night
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Hardin, Pope, Saline, and Gallatin counties until 11:45 PM CST, citing 60 mph winds and large hail.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Paducah, KY, has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of southern Illinois. This alert is effective immediately and remains in place until 11:45 PM CST on March 4, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in southern Illinois:
- Hardin County
- Northeastern Pope County
- Southeastern Saline County
- Southwestern Gallatin County
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Shawneetown, Old Shawneetown, Junction, Karbers Ridge, and Gross.
Expected Conditions
At 10:55 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Golconda, approximately 19 miles south of Harrisburg, moving northeast at 35 mph. The primary hazards associated with this storm include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph.
- Hail: Half dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches).
Potential impacts include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
What You Should Do
For your protection, residents in the warned area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Stay away from windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed.
Timeline
- Issued: March 4, 10:55 PM CST
- Expiration: March 4, 11:45 PM CST
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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