Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Alexander County, IL and Western Kentucky Through 9:45 PM
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of southern Illinois and western Kentucky, citing 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah
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 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect for Southern Illinois and Western Kentucky
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning, effective until 9:45 PM CST on March 4, 2026. The alert was issued after radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Anniston, or 7 miles southeast of Charleston, moving northeast at 35 mph.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- Southern Illinois: Southeastern Alexander County
- Western Kentucky: Ballard County and Central Carlisle County
Specific locations expected to be impacted include Cairo, La Center, Bardwell, Wickliffe, Barlow, Lovelaceville, Kevil, and Blandville.
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
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-sized hail (1.00 inch) is possible, which can cause damage to vehicles.
- Source: Radar indicated.
Timeline
The warning is effective as of 8:52 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 9:45 PM CST on March 4, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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