Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Coles County, Illinois
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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 central Coles County, including Charleston, effective until 4:15 PM CST due to 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Coles County, Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
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 Central Coles County, Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Coles County in east central Illinois. The alert was issued at 3:45 PM CST after radar indicated a severe storm moving northeast at 25 mph.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically covers central Coles County. At the time of issuance, the storm was located near Lerna, or near Charleston. Locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include:
- Charleston (expected around 3:50 PM CST)
- Ashmore
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents are advised to stay away from windows and remain indoors until the warning expires. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for east central Illinois until 8:00 PM CST.
Expected Conditions
According to radar data, the following hazards are present:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) is anticipated, which is likely to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 3:45 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 4:15 PM CST on February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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