Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 6:02PM CDT until March 15 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:02pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 601 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Waynesville to near Harristown, moving northeast
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
These severe storms will be near...
Decatur, Forsyth, Harristown, and Warrensburg around 605 PM CDT.
Maroa around 610 PM CDT.
Oreana around 615 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Boody
and Elwin.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 120 and 146.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Illinois.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Christian, IL; Logan, IL; Macon, IL; Sangamon, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov