Illinois Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 07/04/2026 13:50

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued July 4 at 3:50PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
July 4, 2026 - 1:50pm
Expires: 
July 4, 2026 - 2:30pm
Description: 
At 350 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near Galatia to near Carrier Mills to near Creal Springs. Movement was east at 20 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea 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... Harrisburg, Eldorado, Galatia, Carrier Mills, Raleigh, Stonefort, and Muddy.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Williamson; Saline
Forcast Office: 
NWS Paducah KY