Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:16PM CDT until May 16 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:16pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
SVRPAH
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southwestern Wayne County in south central Illinois...
Northeastern Jefferson County in south central Illinois...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 514 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Wayne City,
or 12 miles west of Fairfield, moving east at 30 mph. Another
storm was near Woodlawn, moving toward Mount Vernon.
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, Wayne City, Bluford, Sims, and Keenes.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 89 and 90.
Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 79 and 109.
Instruction:
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jefferson, IL; Wayne, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Paducah KY
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov