Illinois Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning | Effective 06/17/2026 18:25

Headline: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 8:25PM CDT until June 17 at 8:45PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event: 
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency: 
Immediate
Effective: 
June 17, 2026 - 6:25pm
Expires: 
June 17, 2026 - 6:45pm
Description: 
At 825 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located 8 miles south of Nokomis, moving east at 55 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... Witt, Chapman and Fillmore.
Instruction: 
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds and large hail. Tornadoes can develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Seek shelter immediately in an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built structure. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for a portion of south central Illinois.
Area Description: 
Montgomery, IL
Forcast Office: 
NWS St Louis MO