Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 2:58PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 12:58pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 258 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Eureka to near Hopedale. Movement was east
at 35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
Bloomington, Normal, Eureka, El Paso, Roanoke, Mackinaw, Hudson,
Delavan, Gridley, Minier, Danvers, Hopedale, Goodfield, Deer Creek,
Stanford, Carlock, Congerville, Secor, Armington, and Kappa.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 12 and 23.
Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 21.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 147 and 166.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 105 and 133.
This also includes Mackinaw River State Fish and Wildlife Area.
Instruction:
These storms may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Lincoln.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
central Illinois.
Area Description:
Woodford; Tazewell; McLean; Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: