Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 6 at 11:35PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 6, 2026 - 9:35pm
Expires:
March 6, 2026 - 10:00pm
Description:
At 1134 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Ipava, or 12 miles west of Lewistown, moving northeast at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Lewistown, Cuba, Ipava, Table Grove, Bernadotte, Smithfield, Bryant,
Marietta, Ellisville, and Fiatt.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Fulton
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov