Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 7:02PM CDT until June 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 5:02pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
At 701 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Charleston,
moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
This severe storm will be near...
Ashmore around 705 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Bushton,
Fairgrange, Loxa, Fox Ridge State Park, and Coles County Airport.
This also includes Fox Ridge State Park.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Illinois.
This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy
structure and stay away from windows.
Area Description:
Coles, IL; Cumberland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: