Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 3 at 4:22PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 3, 2026 - 2:22pm
Expires:
July 3, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
At 422 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Altamont, or 7 miles southwest of Effingham, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Effingham, Altamont, Teutopolis, Watson, Dieterich, Beecher City,
Edgewood, Mason, Shumway, Montrose, Heartville, and Effingham County
Airport.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 143 and 168.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 79 and 104.
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.
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:
Effingham
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: