Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued March 15 at 6:08PM CDT until March 15 at 6:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
March 15, 2026 - 4:08pm
Expires:
March 15, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 608 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Heyworth to Latham, moving east at 30 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...
Clinton, Heyworth, Downs, and Wapella around 615 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include Weldon
Springs State Park, Midland City, and Hallsville.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 55 between mile markers 136 and 151.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 141 and 144.
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:
De Witt, IL; Logan, IL; McLean, IL; Tazewell, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov