Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued June 24 at 8:01PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 6:01pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 6:30pm
Description:
At 801 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Carlock, or 8 miles northwest of Normal, moving southeast at 25 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...
Bloomington, Normal, Lexington, Hudson, and Towanda.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 9.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 162 and 178.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 126 and 128.
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
Sender: