Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Northwestern Wayne County, 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 northwestern Wayne County until 6:30 PM CST, with 60 mph winds and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Paducah KY
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 Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for northwestern Wayne County in south central Illinois. The alert was issued at 5:39 PM CST and is effective until 6:30 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northwestern Wayne County. Locations in the path of the storm include Cisne and Johnsonville. At 5:39 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm over Helm, or 15 miles southeast of Salem, moving northeast at 40 mph.
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 they can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado, go at once to a basement or a small central room in a sturdy structure. To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency, who will relay the report to the National Weather Service office in Paducah.
Expected Conditions
According to radar indications, the storm carries hazards of 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail. Expected impacts include hail damage to vehicles and wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. A Tornado Watch also remains in effect for south central Illinois until 8:00 PM CST.
Timeline
The Severe Thunderstorm Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to expire at 6:30 PM CST on February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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