Severe Thunderstorm Watch — New Madrid County, Missouri
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 20 at 12:01AM CDT until August 20 at 3:00AM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 602 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 3 AM CDT EARLY THIS MORNING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ALEXANDER HARDIN JOHNSON MASSAC POPE PULASKI UNION IN KENTUCKY THIS WATCH INCLUDES 13 COUNTIES IN WESTERN KENTUCKY BALLARD CALDWELL CALLOWAY CARLISLE CRITTENDEN FULTON GRAVES HICKMAN LIVINGSTON LYON MARSHALL MCCRACKEN TRIGG IN MISSOURI THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN SOUTHEAST MISSOURI BOLLINGER BUTLER CAPE GIRARDEAU CARTER MISSISSIPPI NEW MADRID RIPLEY SCOTT STODDARD WAYNE THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BARDWELL, BENTON, BLOOMFIELD, CADIZ, CAIRO, CAPE GIRARDEAU, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DONIPHAN, EDDYVILLE, ELIZABETHTOWN, GOLCONDA, HICKMAN, JACKSON, JONESBORO, MARBLE H
Effective August 20, 2026 at 1:01 AM ET · Expires August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Paducah KY
Expires
August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Last Checked
just now
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for New Madrid County, Missouri?
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 (just now). It's set to expire August 20, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for New Madrid County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Hardin County, Johnson County, Pope County, Pulaski County, Union County, Ballard County, Calloway County, Carlisle County, Crittenden County, Hickman County, Livingston County, McCracken County, Cape Girardeau County, Mississippi County, Ripley County, Scott County, Lyon County, Caldwell County, Massac County, Alexander County, Carter County, Marshall County, Bollinger County, Butler County.