Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 11:39PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 9:39pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1138 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Atlanta, or 12 miles northeast of Lincoln, moving northeast at 25
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Heyworth, Atlanta, McLean, and Shirley.
This includes Interstate 55 between mile markers 139 and 153.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
McLean; Logan; De Witt
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: