Special Weather Statement 03/03/2026 12:55 Illinois

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 2:55PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
March 3, 2026 - 12:55pm
Expires: 
March 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description: 
At 254 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beason, or 10 miles west of Clinton, moving east at 50 mph. HAZARD...Penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Clinton, Maroa, Wapella, Waynesville, Kenney, Chestnut, Beason, Weldon Springs State Park, Lane, Midland City, and Hallsville.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
McLean; Logan; De Witt; Macon
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov