Illinois Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 06/24/2026 17:38

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 7:38PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 24, 2026 - 5:38pm
Expires: 
June 24, 2026 - 6:15pm
Description: 
At 738 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near Eureka, moving southeast at 30 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... Eureka, El Paso, Goodfield, Carlock, Congerville, Secor, Kappa, and Panola. This includes the following highways... Interstate 39 between mile markers 8 and 19. Interstate 74 between mile markers 113 and 123.
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.
Area Description: 
Woodford; McLean
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL