Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 4 at 3:18PM CDT until May 4 at 3:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 1:18pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description:
At 318 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 6 miles south of New
Memphis, or 10 miles south of New Baden, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
New Baden, New Memphis, Johannisburg, Venedy, Albers, Stone Church,
Damiansville, Okawville, Germantown, Addieville, Frogtown, Cordes
and Bartelso.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 34 and 41.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large
hail.
Area Description:
Clinton, IL; Washington, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov