Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 4:20PM CDT until June 17 at 4:45PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 2:20pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 419 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bernadotte, or
12 miles west of Lewistown, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Adair, New Philadelphia, and Pennington Point.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for west central
Illinois.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
sturdy building.
Area Description:
McDonough, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Quad Cities IA IL
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