Illinois Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 13:32

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 16 at 3:32PM CDT until April 16 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 1:32pm
Expires: 
April 16, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
At 332 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cedar Lake Area, or 7 miles southwest of Carbondale, moving east at 35 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Carbondale, Cedar Lake Area, Makanda, and Alto Pass.
Instruction: 
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.
Area Description: 
Jackson, IL; Union, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY