Illinois, Missouri Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 13:10

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:10PM CDT until April 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 1:10pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description: 
SVRPAH The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southwestern Pulaski County in southern Illinois... Central Alexander County in southern Illinois... North central Mississippi County in southeastern Missouri... Central Scott County in southeastern Missouri... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 310 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Benton, moving east at 25 mph. HAZARD...Two inch hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. * Locations impacted include... Benton, Morley, Kelso, Olive Branch, Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area, Blodgett, Commerce, and Lambert. This includes Interstate 55 between Mile Markers 76 and 88.
Instruction: 
This is a dangerous storm. Prepare immediately for large destructive hail capable of producing significant damage. People outside should move to shelter inside a strong building, and stay away from windows.
Area Description: 
Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Mississippi, MO; Scott, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov