Tornado Warning Issued for Northeastern Jasper County, Illinois Until 7:30 PM CST
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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 an immediate Tornado Warning for northeastern Jasper County as a severe storm capable of producing a tornado moves through the Newton area.
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- Record type
- Tornado Warning
- Affected area
- Southeastern Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
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 Southeastern Illinois.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Tornado Warning for northeastern Jasper County in southeastern Illinois. This alert is based on radar-indicated rotation within a severe thunderstorm.
Affected Areas
The warning specifically impacts northeastern Jasper County. At 6:46 PM CST, the storm was located near Newton, moving northeast at 30 mph. It is expected to be near Newton around 6:50 PM CST.
What You Should Do
TAKE COVER NOW! Residents in the warning area should move immediately to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Stay away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter to protect yourself from flying debris.
Expected Conditions
- Hazards: Tornado and quarter-size hail.
- Impacts: Flying debris will be dangerous to those without shelter. Mobile homes are at risk of being damaged or destroyed. Expect damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles, along with likely tree damage.
Timeline
The Tornado Warning is effective immediately and is scheduled to remain in effect until 7:30 PM CST on February 19, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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