Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/04/2026 17:21

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 4 at 7:21PM CDT until May 4 at 7:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 4, 2026 - 5:21pm
Expires: 
May 4, 2026 - 5:45pm
Description: 
At 721 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ramsey, or 11 miles north of Vandalia, 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... Ramsey and Wrights Corner. This includes the following State Parks... Ramsey Lake State Recreation Area.
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: 
Fayette, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov