Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 16 at 5:43PM CDT until May 16 at 6:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:43pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
At 543 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Ste. Marie to near Olney Noble Airport, moving
northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
These severe storms will be near...
Olney around 550 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Calhoun, Dundas, West Liberty, and Claremont.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms.
Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading
killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to
be struck by lightning.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with these storms, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Jasper, IL; Richland, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: