Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Eastern Livingston County; Destructive Hail Expected
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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 eastern Livingston County until 5:45 PM CDT, warning of destructive baseball-sized hail and 60 mph winds.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Chicago 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 Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for eastern Livingston County in central Illinois. This alert is classified as a destructive storm threat due to the potential for significant property damage and injury.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts Eastern Livingston County, including the community of Campus. At 5:29 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located 9 miles west of Herscher, moving northeast at 25 mph.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should take immediate action to protect life and property:
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building.
- Stay away from windows, as the expected hail is capable of shattering glass.
- Ensure pets and livestock are moved to shelter, as the conditions are hazardous to animals outdoors.
Expected Conditions
This is a particularly dangerous storm characterized by:
- Hail: Baseball size hail (up to 2.75 inches in diameter).
- Wind: Gusts reaching up to 60 mph.
- Impacts: Expect extensive damage to roofs, siding, and vehicles. People and animals outdoors are at risk of severe injury.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective until 5:45 PM CDT on March 10, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect for central Illinois until 11:00 PM CDT. Residents should continue to monitor local weather updates throughout the evening.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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