Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 11:54PM CDT until June 18 at 12:30AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 9:54pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 10:30pm
Description:
At 1154 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located north of
Lawrenceville Vincennes Airport, or near Lawrenceville, moving east
at 45 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.
This severe storm will be near...
Russellville around 1200 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include
Pinkstaff.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for southeastern
and east central Illinois.
A tornado watch remains in effect for the warned area. Tornadoes can
develop quickly from severe thunderstorms. Although a tornado is not
immediately likely, if one is spotted act quickly and move to a place
of safety inside a sturdy structure, such as a basement or small
interior room.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lawrence, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: