Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 16 at 4:45PM CDT until June 16 at 5:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 16, 2026 - 2:45pm
Expires:
June 16, 2026 - 3:15pm
Description:
At 444 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Sidell, or 20
miles northwest of Paris, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Ping pong ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind
damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Ridge Farm around 450 PM CDT.
Georgetown around 455 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include
Scottland, Metcalf, and Indianola.
This also includes Harry Babe Woodyard State Natural Area.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Edgar, IL; Vermilion, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: