Illinois Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 07/26/2026 15:08

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 26 at 5:08PM CDT until July 26 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
July 26, 2026 - 3:08pm
Expires: 
July 26, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description: 
At 508 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near West Salem, or near Albion, moving southeast at 15 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... Albion, West Salem, and Bone Gap.
Instruction: 
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small interior room. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Edwards, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov