Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued May 3 at 10:20PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 3, 2026 - 8:20pm
Expires:
May 3, 2026 - 8:45pm
Description:
At 1020 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Edgewood, or 16 miles southwest of Effingham, moving southeast at 40
mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 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...
Flora, Louisville, Edgewood, Bible Grove, Iola, and Hord.
This includes Interstate 57 between mile markers 142 and 145.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Effingham; Jasper; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov