Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 4:58PM CDT until May 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 2:58pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
SVRPAH
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...
* Until 530 PM CDT.
* At 458 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Ashley, or
12 miles southeast of Nashville, moving east at 25 mph. This storm
produced 60 mph winds as it moved thru nearby Ashley in Washington
county recently.
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...
Mount Vernon, Woodlawn, and Waltonville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 91 and 99.
Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 68 and 78.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Jefferson, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov