Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 2:22PM CDT until May 16 at 2:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 12:22pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 12:45pm
Description:
At 222 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles east of
Benton, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
northeastern Franklin County.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Franklin, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov