Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 7:53AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 5:53am
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 752 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bible Grove, or 14 miles north of Flora, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Newton, Bible Grove, Ste. Marie, Willow Hill, Bogota, Wakefield,
Wendelin, Dundas, Ingraham, Hord, and West Liberty.
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Lincoln.
Area Description:
Effingham; Jasper; Clay; Richland
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov