Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 3:29PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 1:29pm
Expires:
March 3, 2026 - 1:45pm
Description:
At 329 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Carlock, or 7 miles west of Normal, moving east at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Bloomington, Normal, Hudson, Danvers, Carlock, Towanda, and Central
Illinois Regional Airport.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 39 between mile markers 0 and 6.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 159 and 176.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 118 and 131.
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:
Woodford; McLean
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov