Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 7 at 3:34AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 7, 2026 - 1:34am
Expires:
March 7, 2026 - 2:30am
Description:
At 332 AM CST, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from Philo to near Effingham. Movement was northeast
at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and half inch 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...
Urbana, Danville, Charleston, Mattoon, Paris, Tuscola, Marshall,
Arcola, Casey, Neoga, Greenup, Toledo, Savoy, St. Joseph, Georgetown,
Tolono, Westville, Tilton, Villa Grove, and Arthur.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 172 and 229.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 106 and 154.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 187 and 220.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Champaign; Vermilion; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Cumberland; Clark
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov