Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 5:56PM CDT until June 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:56pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 555 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Decatur, moving
east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch 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...
Decatur, Mount Zion, Long Creek, and Decatur Airport around 600 PM
CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Boody,
Elwin, Hervey City, La Place, Lake City, and Oakley.
This also includes Spitler Woods State Natural Area.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 132 and 141.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for 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
building.
Area Description:
Macon, IL; Moultrie, IL; Piatt, IL; Shelby, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: