Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 05/16/2026 13:39

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 3:39PM CDT until May 16 at 4:30PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
May 16, 2026 - 1:39pm
Expires: 
May 16, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 339 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Breese, moving east at 20 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. This severe thunderstorm will be near... Breese, St. Rose, Germantown, Aviston and Jamestown around 340 PM CDT. Beckemeyer around 345 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by the severe thunderstorm include Stolletown, Huey, Keyesport and Ferrin. This includes the following State Parks... Eldon Hazlet State Recreation Area.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure.
Area Description: 
Clinton, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO