Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:18PM CDT until May 16 at 5:30PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:18pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 3:30pm
Description:
At 518 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Mount Vernon,
moving east at 30 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...
Mount Vernon and Woodlawn.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 91 and 98.
Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 70 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