Severe Thunderstorm Watch
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 76
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
1052 PM CDT THU MAR 26 2026
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 76, PREVIOUSLY IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM
CDT THIS EVENING, IS NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 1 AM CDT FRIDAY FOR THE
FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 25 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
CHRISTIAN DE WITT LOGAN
MACON MASON MCLEAN
MENARD SANGAMON SHELBY
TAZEWELL
IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
CHAMPAIGN CLARK COLES
CUMBERLAND DOUGLAS EDGAR
MOULTRIE PIATT VERMILION
IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS
CRAWFORD JASPER LAWRENCE
IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
CASS MORGAN SCOTT
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEARDSTOWN, BLOOMINGTON, CHAMPAIGN,
CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DANVILLE, DECATUR, GREENUP, HAVANA,
JACKSONVILLE, LAWRENCEVILLE, LINCOLN, MARSHALL, MATTOON,
MONTICELLO, NEWTON, NORMAL, PARIS, PEKIN, PETERSBURG, ROBINSON,
SHELBYVILLE, SPRINGFIELD, SULLIVAN, TAYLORVILLE, TUSCOLA, URBANA,
AND WINCHESTER.
$$
Red Flag Warning
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
132 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
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Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-
Johnson KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Holt-
Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Ray-
Jackson-Cass-
132 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT
FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and
low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 011, 012, 013, 014, 020, 021, 022,
028, 029, 030, 037 and 043.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT
Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND... Northerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
around 25 mph on Friday. Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20
mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday.
* HUMIDITY... Lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25
percent Friday and Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
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Fire Weather Watch
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
132 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>006-011>014-020>022-028>030-037-043-
271200-
/O.NEW.KEAX.FW.W.0006.260327T1700Z-260328T0100Z/
/O.NEW.KEAX.FW.A.0002.260328T1700Z-260329T0100Z/
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-
Johnson KS-Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Holt-
Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Buchanan-Clinton-Caldwell-Platte-Clay-Ray-
Jackson-Cass-
132 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
...RED FLAG WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TO 8 PM CDT FRIDAY FOR
WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
...FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT
FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW
RELATIVE HUMIDITY...
The National Weather Service in Kansas City/Pleasant Hill has
issued a Red Flag Warning for wind and low relative humidity,
which is in effect from noon to 8 PM CDT Friday. A Fire Weather
Watch has also been issued. This Fire Weather Watch for wind and
low relative humidity is in effect from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening.
* AFFECTED AREA...In Kansas, Fire Weather Zones 025, 057, 060,
102, 103, 104 and 105. In Missouri, Fire Weather Zones 001,
002, 003, 004, 005, 006, 011, 012, 013, 014, 020, 021, 022,
028, 029, 030, 037 and 043.
* TIMING...For the Red Flag Warning, from noon to 8 PM CDT
Friday. For the Fire Weather Watch, from Saturday afternoon
through Saturday evening.
* IMPACTS...Any fire that develops will catch and spread
quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.
* WIND... Northerly sustained winds of 15 to 20 mph with gusts
around 25 mph on Friday. Southerly sustained winds of 15 to 20
mph with gusts around 25 mph on Saturday.
* HUMIDITY... Lowest afternoon and evening humidity of 15 to 25
percent Friday and Saturday.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions
are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of
strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can
contribute to extreme fire behavior.
A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions
are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible
Red Flag Warnings.
&&
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Quad Cities IA IL
321 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
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Cedar-Clinton-Muscatine-Scott-Keokuk-Washington-Louisa-Jefferson-
Henry IA-Des Moines-Van Buren-Lee-Jo Daviess-Stephenson-Carroll-
Whiteside-Rock Island-Henry IL-Bureau-Putnam-Mercer-Henderson-
Warren-Hancock-McDonough-Scotland-Clark-
321 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northwest Illinois...west central Illinois...east
central Iowa...northeast Iowa...southeast Iowa and northeast
Missouri.
.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT
A storm system will drive a strong cold front across the area
Thursday this afternoon. Strong to severe storms are possible
along the front. There is a Marginal Risk or level 1 of 5 south
of a Williamsburg Iowa to Rockford Illinois line. There is also a
Slight Risk, or Level 2 of 5 for severe storms in northeast
Missouri, far southeast Iowa, and west-central Illinois for
counties south and east of the Quad Cities. Large hail will be the
primary threat, with a secondary threat of damaging winds.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...FRIDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY
An elevated fire weather risk will be in place Friday and Saturday
due to dry conditions and gusty winds.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.
$$
JTS
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
301 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061>063-272015-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
Cumberland-Clark-
301 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Strong to severe thunderstorms are expected through late evening,
with a weakening trend as they advance south of I-70 with time. The
greatest risk for severe storms is in areas from about Springfield
and Peoria eastward. Very large hail and damaging winds are the main
concerns, though a few tornadoes are also possible through mid
evening.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
A hard freeze is likely Friday night. Early emerging sensitive
vegetation should be covered for protection.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible Monday night and Tuesday. The
severe weather risk appears low at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed between 4 pm and midnight.
Expected storm motion is toward the east around 50 mph.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
301 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
ILZ066>068-071>073-272015-
Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
301 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Thunderstorms will begin moving into southeast Illinois later this
evening, continuing past midnight. A few of these may be strong to
severe, though the severe weather threat is expected to diminish
with time.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will likely be needed after 9 pm.
Expected storm motion is toward the east around 50 mph.
$$
Shimon
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Springfield MO
211 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
KSZ073-097-101-MOZ055>058-066>071-077>083-088>098-101>106-271915-
Bourbon-Crawford-Cherokee-Benton-Morgan-Miller-Maries-Vernon-
St. Clair-Hickory-Camden-Pulaski-Phelps-Barton-Cedar-Polk-Dallas-
Laclede-Texas-Dent-Jasper-Dade-Greene-Webster-Wright-Newton-
Lawrence-Christian-Douglas-Howell-Shannon-McDonald-Barry-Stone-
Taney-Ozark-Oregon-
211 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of the Missouri
Ozarks and extreme southeast Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight.
Weather hazards expected...
Marginal hail risk.
Marginal thunderstorm wind damage risk.
Limited lightning risk.
Limited non thunderstorm wind risk.
Significant fire weather risk.
DISCUSSION...
Hot, dry, and windy conditions will result in an Elevated to
locally Significant fire weather risk today.
Southwest winds will gust to 30 to 40 mph across extreme western
Missouri and southeast Kansas this afternoon.
Showers and a few thunderstorms will move through the area
tonight. There is a low chance for isolated severe thunderstorm to
produce quarter sized hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Elevated fire weather conditions continue Friday through Sunday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation will not be needed through tonight.
&&
More detailed information can be accessed at:
http://www.weather.gov/sgf/dsspacket
This product in graphical format...along with other weather...
hydrological and climate information...at
http://www.weather.gov/sgf
$$
Perez
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Paducah KY
141 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
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107>112-114-271845-
Jefferson-Wayne IL-Edwards-Wabash-Perry IL-Franklin-Hamilton-White-
Jackson-Williamson-Saline-Gallatin-Union-Johnson-Pope-Hardin-
Alexander-Pulaski-Massac-Gibson-Pike-Posey-Vanderburgh-Warrick-
Spencer-Fulton-Hickman-Carlisle-Ballard-McCracken-Graves-Livingston-
Marshall-Calloway-Crittenden-Lyon-Trigg-Caldwell-Union KY-Webster-
Hopkins-Christian-Henderson-Daviess-McLean-Muhlenberg-Todd-Perry MO-
Bollinger-Cape Girardeau-Wayne MO-Carter-Ripley-Butler-Stoddard-
Scott-Mississippi-New Madrid-
141 PM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026 /241 PM EDT Thu Mar 26 2026/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southern Illinois, southwest
Indiana, western Kentucky and southeast Missouri.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Thunderstorms are possible very tonight, mainly after midnight. A
strong storm or two is possible along and north of Interstate 64,
with hail being the main concern.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Patchy frost is possible early Saturday morning.
A chance of thunderstorms returns to the forecast Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation is not expected at this time.
$$
DWS/SP
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Kansas City/Pleasant Hill MO
0506 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
KSZ025-057-060-102>105-MOZ001>008-011>017-020>025-028>033-037>040-
043>046-053-054-271006-
Atchison KS-Miami-Linn KS-Doniphan-Leavenworth-Wyandotte-Johnson KS-
Atchison MO-Nodaway-Worth-Gentry-Harrison-Mercer-Putnam-Schuyler-
Holt-Andrew-De Kalb-Daviess-Grundy-Sullivan-Adair-Buchanan-Clinton-
Caldwell-Livingston-Linn MO-Macon-Platte-Clay-Ray-Carroll-Chariton-
Randolph-Jackson-Lafayette-Saline-Howard-Cass-Johnson MO-Pettis-
Cooper-Bates-Henry-
0506 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
This hazardous weather outlook is for northwest...north central and
west central Missouri...as well as extreme eastern Kansas.
.DAY ONE...Through tonight.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Please go to https://weather.gov/media/eax/DssPacket.pdf for more information on
potential weather hazards.
.KEY MESSAGES...
- Record high temperatures expected today. The daily maximum for
the Kansas City area will easily be broken. The warmest March
temperature for KC is also in play.
- Southwesterly wind gusts of 40+ mph are expected today ahead
of strong cold front. Then, winds become
northerly/northeasterly behind the front with additional wind
gusts to 40 mph possible through the late evening and
overnight hour. This will also lead to elevated fire weather
conditions across the area today.
- A strong cold front will move through the area this evening,
with showers and storms developing along and behind the
front. A strong storm with marginal hail and wind gusts can`t
be ruled out.
- From the furnace on Thursday, to the freezer on Saturday
morning. Low temperatures bottom out in the 20s to low 30s.
Folks with agricultural/horticultural interest will need to
protect sensitive vegetation that has emerged early this
spring.
$$
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service St Louis MO
328 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
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034>036-041-042-047>052-059>065-072>075-084-085-099-270830-
Greene IL-Macoupin IL-Montgomery IL-Bond IL-Fayette IL-Clinton IL-
Marion IL-Washington IL-Randolph IL-Adams IL-Brown IL-Pike IL-
Calhoun IL-Jersey IL-Madison IL-Saint Clair IL-Monroe IL-Knox MO-
Lewis MO-Shelby MO-Marion MO-Monroe MO-Ralls MO-Pike MO-Boone MO-
Audrain MO-Moniteau MO-Cole MO-Osage MO-Callaway MO-Montgomery MO-
Lincoln MO-Gasconade MO-Warren MO-Saint Charles MO-Franklin MO-
Saint Louis MO-Saint Louis City MO-Jefferson MO-Crawford MO-
Washington MO-Saint Francois MO-Sainte Genevieve MO-Iron MO-
Madison MO-Reynolds MO-
328 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of eastern and
central Missouri as well as west central and southwest Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorms are expected this evening, a few may be
severe capable mainly of large hail.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
There is a chance of thunderstorms starting Monday night and
persisting through Wednesday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed.
$$
Delia
