Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 3:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 1:15pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 314 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Francisville, or near Lawrenceville, moving northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Vincennes, Lawrenceville, St. Francisville, Russellville,
Lawrenceville Vincennes Airport, Billett, Pinkstaff, and Mount Carmel
Airport.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: