Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 3:50PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 349 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Chatham, or 9 miles south of Springfield, moving southeast at 20 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...
Springfield, Chatham, Auburn, Pawnee, Divernon, Loami, and Glenarm.
This includes Interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 90.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Sangamon
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: