Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 11 at 12:34PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 10:34am
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
At 1234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Augustine, or 13 miles south of Galesburg, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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...
Abingdon, Knoxville, Farmington, Avon, Yates City, Williamsfield,
Fairview, London Mills, Maquon, St. Augustine, Norris, Ellisville,
Gilson, Dahinda, Delong, and Middle Grove.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 53 and 67.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
This storm 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 Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for west central
Illinois.
Area Description:
Knox; Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: