Illinois, Missouri Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/17/2026 13:46

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 17 at 3:46PM CDT until April 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 17, 2026 - 1:46pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 346 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Winfield, or 8 miles southeast of Elsberry, moving northeast at 40 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... Old Monroe, Winfield, Beechville, Brussels, Foley, Meppen, Batchtown and New Hope.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail.
Area Description: 
Calhoun, IL; Lincoln, MO; St. Charles, MO
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO