Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 19 at 1:46AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 11:46pm
Expires:
May 19, 2026 - 12:15am
Description:
At 146 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Philadelphia, or 14 miles northwest of Lewistown, moving east at
55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Lewistown, Cuba, Avon, Fairview, Bernadotte, Smithfield, Marietta,
Ellisville, Fiatt, and Middle Grove.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: