Tornado Warning Issued for Clinton and Washington Counties in Illinois Until 6:45 PM CDT
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NOAA issued it on April 3, 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 Tornado Warning for south central Illinois as a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado moves east at 50 mph.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- South Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 3, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS St Louis MO
Tornado warnings are short-window notices for the named area. The issuing office is the authority on whether the warning remains active or has been replaced.
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 St Louis has issued a Tornado Warning for central Clinton County and Washington County in south central Illinois. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation from a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning covers portions of south central Illinois, specifically:
- Central Clinton County
- Washington County
Impacted locations include Nashville, Okawville, Bartelso, Johannisburg, Lively Grove, New Memphis, Damiansville, Oakdale, Addieville, Covington, Posen, Beaucoup, Hoyleton, Ashley, Hoffman, Richview, Irvington, Wamac, and Shattuc. This also includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 34 and 61.
What You Should Do
Residents in the warning area should take immediate safety precautions:
- Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building.
- Stay away from windows.
- If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter immediately to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
At 5:54 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located 5 miles northeast of New Athens, or 9 miles southeast of Freeburg, moving east at 50 mph.
Hazards include:
- Tornado: Radar indicated rotation.
- Flying Debris: Dangerous to those without shelter.
- Structural Damage: Mobile homes may be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles is expected.
- Vegetation: Tree damage is likely.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately as of 5:54 PM CDT on March 15, 2026. The warning is scheduled to expire at 6:45 PM CDT.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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