Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 6:39PM CDT until March 15 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:39pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 638 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Wamac to 6 miles northwest of Tamaroa, moving east at
35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Mount Vernon, Woodlawn, 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 72.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1100 PM 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