Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Logan, Menard, and Sangamon Counties in Central Illinois
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NOAA issued it on April 2, 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 central Illinois, including Menard, Logan, and Sangamon counties, effective until 5:30 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 2, 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 Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Illinois. The alert was issued at 4:56 PM CDT and remains in effect until 5:30 PM CDT on March 15, 2026.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions in central Illinois:
- Menard County
- Southwestern Logan County
- Northwestern Sangamon County
Specific locations in the path of the storm include Athens (around 5:00 PM CDT) and Williamsville (around 5:10 PM CDT). The warning area also includes Interstate 55 between mile markers 103 and 112.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should remain alert for a possible tornado, as tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to the basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. A Tornado Watch remains in effect for the broader central Illinois area until 10:00 PM CDT.
Expected Conditions
At 4:55 PM CDT, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm near Pleasant Plains, or 7 miles southwest of Athens, moving northeast at 50 mph. Expected hazards include:
- Wind Speed: Gusts up to 60 mph.
- Hail Size: Nickel size (0.88 inches).
- Potential Impact: Damage to roofs, siding, and trees is expected.
Timeline
- Effective Time: 4:56 PM CDT, March 15
- Expiration Time: 5:30 PM CDT, March 15
- Storm Movement: Moving northeast at 50 mph.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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