Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 16 at 5:55PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 16, 2026 - 3:55pm
Expires:
May 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 555 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles north of Chauncey to near Parkersburg.
Movement was east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 mph and nickel 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, Robinson, Lawrenceville, Sumner, Bridgeport, Palestine,
St. Francisville, Flat Rock, Russellville, Chauncey, Lawrenceville
Vincennes Airport, Merom, Stoy, New Hebron, Pinkstaff, Birds,
Hardinville, Crawford County Airport, Billett, and Duncanville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for
southeastern and east central Illinois.
Area Description:
Crawford; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: