Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Vermilion County, Illinois
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Vermilion County until 2:00 AM CST, with quarter-size hail and 50 MPH winds expected.
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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 northwestern Vermilion County in east central Illinois. The alert was issued at 1:34 AM CST on February 19, 2026, and is effective immediately.
Affected Areas
The warning covers northwestern Vermilion County. At 1:34 AM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Rankin, or approximately 9 miles west of Hoopeston, moving northeast at 25 mph. The storm is expected to remain primarily over rural areas of the county.
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 or property damage.
Expected Conditions
- Hazard: Quarter-size hail and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
- Source: Radar indicated.
- Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 1:34 AM CST until 2:00 AM CST on February 19, 2026. The storm is currently moving northeast at 25 mph.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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