Tornado Watch In Effect Until 5pm Across Southern Illinois

A tornado watch is in effect until 5pm across southern Illinois and surrounding areas. Ongoing clusters of storms are expected to become severe, with an all-hazards weather threat developing. 

Additionally, new thunderstorms may develop as well. Here is a model simulated output of what the radar may look like later this evening, with the strongest storms moving east out of Illinois, but new storms developing behind them

Stay tuned for possible warnings, and be prepared to take action if it is needed!