Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 4 at 12:27AM CDT until July 4 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 10:27pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
At 1227 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Dalton City,
or 10 miles southeast of Decatur, moving northeast at 20 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Decatur, Mount Zion, Bethany, Long Creek, Macon, Lovington, Dalton
City, Hervey City, Lake City, and Elwin.
This also includes Spitler Woods State Natural Area.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Macon, IL; Moultrie, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: