Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Clark 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 16 at 3:25PM CDT until August 16 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Edgar County in east central Illinois... Northeastern Clark County in east central Illinois... Southeastern Vermilion County in east central Illinois... * Until 415 PM CDT. * At 324 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Sidell to near Brocton to near Kansas, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Paris, Chrisman, Ridge Farm, and Edgar County Airport around 330 PM CDT. Georgetown around 335 PM CDT. Vermilion around 340 PM CDT. This also includes Harry Babe Woodyard State Natural Area.
Effective August 16, 2026 at 4:25 PM ET · Expires August 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET
Last Checked
58 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Clark 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 (58 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 16, 2026 at 5:15 PM ET.
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