Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11:30PM
The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Northeastern Williamson County in southern Illinois... Northwestern Saline County in southern Illinois... Southeastern Franklin County in south central Illinois... Southwestern Hamilton County in south central Illinois...
* Until 1130 PM CST
* At 1053 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located over Johnston City, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include... Marion, Herrin, Johnston City, Energy, Galatia, Pittsburg, Thompsonville, Raleigh, Whiteash and Spillertown. A tornado watch remains in effect until 400 AM CST for south central and southern Illinois. TORNADO...POSSIBLE HAIL...1.25IN WIND...60MPH
* AFFECTED AREAS: FRANKLIN ... HAMILTON ... SALINE ... WILLIAMSON
Instructions:
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.
Address/Location
Hamilton County, Illinois Nixle
100 S Jackson St
McLeansboro, IL 62859
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 618-643-3744
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning