Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/04/2026 13:18

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