Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 5 at 12:11AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 4, 2026 - 10:11pm
Expires:
May 4, 2026 - 10:45pm
Description:
At 1211 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Fithian to near Broadlands to Camargo. Movement
was east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Danville, Paris, St. Joseph, Georgetown, Westville, Tilton, Villa
Grove, Catlin, Oakwood, Chrisman, Sidney, Homer, Ridge Farm, Newman,
Ogden, Fairmount, Sidell, Fithian, Camargo, and Hume.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 215 and 216.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 194 and 218.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Champaign; Vermilion; Douglas; Edgar
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: