Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:48PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 4, 2026 - 1:48pm
Expires:
July 4, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 347 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Ridge Farm, or 14 miles south of Danville, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph. A 46 mph wind gust was reported 2
miles north of Ridge Farm at 331 PM.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Georgetown, Ridge Farm, and Indianola.
This also includes Harry Babe Woodyard State Natural Area.
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.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 700 PM CDT for
east central Illinois.
Area Description:
Vermilion; Edgar
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: