Chicago, IL – A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for parts of Illinois and Indiana, lasting until 12 a.m. CDT on Monday. The watch includes a broad range of counties, with significant weather concerns expected to develop over the next several hours. Residents in the affected areas should prepare for potential severe thunderstorms with heavy rain, hail, and strong winds.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS) Storm Prediction Center, the following counties in Illinois are impacted: Christian, Clark, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Jasper, Lawrence, Richland, Shelby, and Wabash. In Indiana, the watch extends to Bartholomew, Brown, Clark, Crawford, Daviess, Dubois, Floyd, Gibson, Greene, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Knox, Lawrence, Martin, Monroe, Orange, Pike, Scott, Sullivan, and Washington counties.
Strong thunderstorms with the possibility of hail, gusty winds, and localized flooding are expected. The primary threat from these storms will be damaging winds, particularly across southwestern Indiana and southeastern Illinois. Travelers and residents should remain alert and consider delaying non-essential outdoor activities.
With the storms expected to continue into the late evening, it is important for those in the affected areas to stay updated on weather conditions. Affected communities are urged to secure outdoor objects and remain indoors during severe weather.
What’s Next?
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 12 a.m. CDT. Keep an eye on local weather reports for further updates as conditions may change rapidly. Additional warnings could be issued if severe weather intensifies.
