Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 16 at 6:18AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 4:18am
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
At 617 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Moweaqua, or 12 miles northeast of Taylorville, moving southeast at
35 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.
Locations impacted include...
Moweaqua, Assumption, Blue Mound, Macon, Stonington, Willeys, and
Westervelt.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Area Description:
Christian; Macon; Shelby
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov