Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Douglas 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 2:44PM CDT until August 13 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
At 244 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hume, or 15 miles north of Paris, 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. This severe storm will be near... Chrisman around 250 PM CDT. Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Murdock, Edgar, Longview, Scottland, Indianola, Fairland, Jamaica, and Metcalf. This also includes Harry Babe Woodyard State Natural Area.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 3:44 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Last Checked
34 minutes 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:
Other Active Alerts in Illinois
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Flood Advisory
Hydrologic Outlook
Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
Flash Flood Warning
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Douglas 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 (34 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Warning alerts for Douglas County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Warning is also in effect for Champaign County.