Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Clark and Cumberland Counties in East Central 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 parts of Clark and Cumberland counties until 4:30 PM CST, featuring 60 mph winds and half-dollar size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- East Central 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 East Central Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of east central Illinois. This alert is based on radar-indicated conditions observed at 3:48 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts the following regions:
- Southwestern Clark County
- Eastern Cumberland County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Greenup (around 3:55 PM CST) and Casey (around 4:05 PM CST). The warning area also includes Interstate 70 between mile markers 112 and 132.
What You Should Do
For your protection, residents in the warning area should move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Additionally, remain alert for the possibility of a tornado, as they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If a tornado is spotted, move immediately to a basement or a small central room.
Expected Conditions
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph are expected, which may cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Half-dollar size hail (up to 1.25 inches) is possible, which can cause significant damage to vehicles.
- Tornado Threat: While this is a thunderstorm warning, NWS indicates that a tornado is possible. A broader Tornado Watch remains in effect for the region until 8:00 PM CST.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately as of 3:48 PM CST and is currently scheduled to expire at 4:30 PM CST on February 19, 2026. The storm was last tracked moving east at approximately 25 mph.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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