Illinois Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 14:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 4:38PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 2:38pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description: 
At 438 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Jeisyville, or 8 miles west of Taylorville, moving southeast at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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... Taylorville, Kincaid, Owaneco, Jeisyville, Palmer, Bulpitt, Willeys, Sharpsburg, Taylorville Municipal Airport, and Langleyville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Christian
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL