Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Jasper, Effingham, and Surrounding Illinois Counties
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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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NWS Lincoln IL has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Jasper, Cumberland, Clay, and Effingham counties until 6:30 AM CDT, citing 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central and 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 South Central and East Central Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of south central and east central Illinois. The alert was issued at 5:41 AM CDT and remains in effect until 6:30 AM CDT on March 11, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following regions in Illinois:
- Jasper County
- Southern Cumberland County
- Northern Clay County
- Effingham County
Specific locations in the path of this storm include Edgewood, Mason, Dieterich, Wheeler, and Hidalgo. The warning also impacts travel on Interstate 57 between mile markers 142 and 168, as well as Interstate 70 between mile markers 79 and 113.
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
At 5:41 AM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Edgewood, or 19 miles northwest of Flora, moving northeast at a rapid pace of 75 mph.
- Wind: Gusts of up to 60 mph are expected. This may result in damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail is possible, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 AM CDT. A separate Tornado Watch remains in effect for south central, southeastern, and east central Illinois until 11:00 AM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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