Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 13:51

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 3:51PM CDT until May 16 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 1:51pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 351 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Shattuc, or 6 miles east of Carlyle, moving east at 15 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. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of Northeastern Clinton County. This includes the following State Parks... Eldon Hazlet 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. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov