Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 11 at 5:47AM CDT until March 11 at 6:15AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 11, 2026 - 3:47am
Expires:
March 11, 2026 - 4:15am
Description:
At 546 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Woodlawn, or 8
miles northwest of Mount Vernon, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated. This storm has also produced a 65 mph wind
gust in Salem, IL.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Vernon and Dix.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 in Illinois between Mile Markers 98 and 105.
Interstate 64 in Illinois between Mile Markers 63 and 71.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 AM CDT for south central
Illinois.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
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