Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 4 at 8:05AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 4, 2026 - 6:05am
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 6:30am
Description:
At 805 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Chauncey, or 9 miles southwest of Robinson, moving east at 40 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...
Robinson, Oblong, Palestine, Flat Rock, Russellville, Chauncey, Stoy,
New Hebron, Pinkstaff, Birds, Hardinville, Crawford County Airport,
and Duncanville.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Crawford; Lawrence
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov