Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Edwards and Wabash Counties in Illinois and Gibson County in Indiana
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A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by NWS Paducah KY for Edwards and Wabash counties in Illinois and Gibson County in Indiana, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail expected until 5:00 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana
- Issued
- May 8, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah KY
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 3 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southeastern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Southeastern Illinois and Southwestern Indiana
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Paducah KY. It is classified as a severe alert with the NWS alert type code SVW.
Affected Areas
The warning affects Edwards and Wabash counties in Illinois, and Gibson County in Indiana. Specific locations impacted include Mount Carmel, Albion, Lancaster, West Salem, Allendale, Bellmont, Bone Gap, Keensburg, and Browns.
What You Should Do
Remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. For protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. If you spot a tornado, go at once into the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure.
Expected Conditions
The severe thunderstorm is expected to produce 60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail (1.00 inch), based on radar indications. This could result in hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Timeline
The warning is effective from 4:14 PM CDT on April 27, 2026, and will expire at 5:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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