Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 6:21PM CDT until March 15 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:21pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 621 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 7 miles northwest of
Irvington, or 8 miles west of Centralia, moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile
homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Oakdale, Okawville, Addieville, Posen, Covington, Nashville,
Bartelso, New Minden, Beaucoup, Du Bois, Radom, Hoyleton, Carlyle,
Ashley, Hoffman, Huey, Richview, Irvington, Wamac and Shattuc.
This includes Interstate 64 in Illinois between exits 41 and 61.
Instruction:
Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure
and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing
widespread damaging winds.
Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter
immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built
structure.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for a portion of
south central Illinois.
Area Description:
Clinton, IL; Washington, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: