Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 10:52AM CDT until May 18 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 8:52am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 9:15am
Description:
At 1052 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Edgewood, or
16 miles northwest of Flora, moving northeast 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.
Locations impacted include...
Effingham, Louisville, Watson, Edgewood, Mason, Bible Grove,
Heartville, Iola, Effingham County Airport, Ingraham, and Hord.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 142 and 160.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 83 and 94.
Instruction:
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
Sender: