Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Champaign County, Illinois
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 2:01PM CDT until August 13 at 2:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
At 201 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Gifford, or near Rantoul, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. This severe storm will be near... Gifford around 205 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Royal, Armstrong, Penfield, Dewey, Ludlow, Flatville, Foosland, and Muncie. This includes the following highways... Interstate 57 between mile markers 238 and 257. Interstate 74 between mile markers 169 and 179, and between mile markers 182 and 202.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 3:01 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Champaign County, Illinois?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Champaign County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Vermilion County.