Weather Warnings for Illinois

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Illinois
Alerts Updated: March 22, 2026, 10:18 pm  UTC


Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued March 22 at 5:18PM CDT until March 23 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Summary: THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 74 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 10 COUNTIES IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND EDGAR IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF CHARLESTON, EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, NEWTON, OLNEY, PARIS, AND ROBINSON.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 22, 2026, 5:18 pm      Expires:  March 23, 2026, 12:00 am
Area:  Clark, IL; Clay, IL; Coles, IL; Crawford, IL; Cumberland, IL; Edgar, IL; Effingham, IL; Jasper, IL; Lawrence, IL; Richland, IL


Flood Warning issued March 22 at 11:21AM CDT until March 26 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS St Louis MO

Summary: ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. River forecasts are based on observed precipitation and forecast precipitation for the next 48 hours. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kaskaskia River at Carlyle. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 20.3 feet, Township roads downstream in Covington begin flooding near this height. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:00 AM CDT Sunday the stage was 19.6 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 11:00 AM CDT Sunday was 19.9 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday morning and continue falling to 14.6 feet Sunday, March 29. - Flood stage is 16.5 feet.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  March 22, 2026, 11:21 am      Expires:  March 23, 2026, 11:30 pm
Area:  Clinton, IL


Special Weather Statement issued March 22 at 8:47AM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Summary: Strong northerly winds gusting up to 35 MPH, low humidity, mild temperatures and dried vegetation will combine to produce an Elevated Fire Danger today, especially south of Interstate 80. If a fire were to start under these conditions, there would be an increased threat of fire spread and may be difficult to control. Outdoor burning is strongly discouraged. Use extra caution while operating outdoor equipment around dry vegetation and do not carelessly discard cigarettes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  March 22, 2026, 8:47 am      Expires:  March 22, 2026, 7:15 pm
Area:  Iowa; Johnson; Cedar; Muscatine; Scott; Keokuk; Washington; Louisa; Jefferson; Henry; Des Moines; Van Buren; Lee; Rock Island; Henry; Bureau; Putnam; Mercer; Henderson; Warren; Hancock; McDonough; Scotland; Clark