Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 21 at 5:26PM CDT until June 21 at 5:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 3:26pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 526 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Bogota, or 9
miles southwest of Newton, moving east at 35 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 thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southwestern Jasper, northwestern Clay and southeastern Effingham
Counties, including the following locations... Hord and Iola.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 142 and 143.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central
and southeastern 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:
Clay, IL; Effingham, IL; Jasper, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
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