Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 31 at 9:56PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 31, 2026 - 7:56pm
Expires:
March 31, 2026 - 8:15pm
Description:
At 956 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Decatur, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Decatur, Mount Zion, Harristown, Long Creek, Oreana, Decatur Airport,
Oakley, and Elwin.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 133 and 137, and
between mile markers 142 and 149.
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:
Macon
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: