Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 26 at 5:53PM CDT until July 26 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 26, 2026 - 3:53pm
Expires:
July 26, 2026 - 5:00pm
Description:
At 553 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Omega, or 11
miles east of Salem, moving south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Stephen Forbes Station, Omega, Iuka and Helm.
This includes the following State Parks...
Stephen A. Forbes State Recreation Area.
Instruction:
Seek shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from
windows. This storm is capable of producing damaging winds.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Marion, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS St Louis MO
Sender: