Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 3:07PM CDT until June 17 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 1:07pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
At 307 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Delavan, or 13
miles south of Pekin, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Delavan and Hopedale around 310 PM CDT.
Armington around 315 PM CDT.
Minier around 320 PM CDT.
McLean around 325 PM CDT.
Heyworth around 335 PM CDT.
Downs around 340 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Shirley,
Central Illinois Regional Airport, Dillon, and Lawndale.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 6 and 23.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 136 and 161.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 129 and 142.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Illinois.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
De Witt, IL; Logan, IL; McLean, IL; Mason, IL; Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: