Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 4:02PM CDT until June 17 at 5:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 2:02pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
At 402 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Chandlerville,
or 7 miles northeast of Virginia, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Petersburg and Tallula around 410 PM CDT.
Athens around 420 PM CDT.
Williamsville around 430 PM CDT.
Cornland around 440 PM CDT.
Latham around 500 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include
Salisbury, Spaulding, Lincolns New Salem, Atterberry, Cantrall, Fancy
Prairie, Philadelphia, and Clear Lake.
This also includes Jim Edgar Panther Creek Fish and Wildlife Area.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 55 between mile markers 99 and 114.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 106 and 124.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central and
west central Illinois.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Cass, IL; Christian, IL; Logan, IL; Mason, IL; Menard, IL; Sangamon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: