Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Parts of Illinois and Missouri

Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued by the National Weather Service for Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Mississippi, MO; Scott, MO.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning

The warning was issued at 11:44 PM local time and is scheduled to remain in effect until 12:15 AM local time. The NWS lists the alert severity as severe. Its urgency is listed as immediate. The event is classified as observed.

Storm Details

Severe thunderstorms were located along a line from near Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area to near Anniston, or along a line from 6 miles northwest of Cairo to near Charleston, moving southeast at 45 mph

Hazards

70 mph wind gusts and small hail

Potential Impact

Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings

Locations Mentioned

Charleston, Cairo, Bertrand, Mounds, Mound City and Horseshoe Lake Conservation Area

Areas Affected

The warning covers Alexander, IL; Pulaski, IL; Mississippi, MO; Scott, MO.

Safety Information

Anyone outdoors should move to shelter inside a well-built structure and stay away from windows. These storms are capable of producing widespread damaging winds.