Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Hancock County, Illinois
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 12 at 8:13AM CDT until August 12 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 574 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 1 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 2 COUNTIES IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS HANCOCK MCDONOUGH THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CARTHAGE AND MACOMB.
Effective August 12, 2026 at 9:13 AM ET · Expires August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Expires
August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Last Checked
1 minute ago
Also In Effect For
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Hancock County, Illinois?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (1 minute ago). It's set to expire August 12, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Hancock County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set Hancock County, Illinois as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for McDonough County.