Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Edgar 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 3:11PM CDT until August 13 at 3:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
At 311 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Edgar County Airport to 7 miles northwest of Paris, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Paris, Georgetown, Chrisman, Ridge Farm, Vermilion, Edgar County Airport, Edgar, Indianola, Metcalf, and Scottland. This also includes Harry Babe Woodyard State Natural Area.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 4:11 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET
Last Checked
2 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Edgar 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 (2 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 4:45 PM ET.
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