Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued May 18 at 9:45AM CDT until May 18 at 10:15AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
May 18, 2026 - 7:45am
Expires:
May 18, 2026 - 8:15am
Description:
At 945 AM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cerro Gordo, or
10 miles southwest of Monticello, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Monticello around 955 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Milmine
and La Place.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 152 and 167.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
De Witt, IL; Macon, IL; Piatt, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov