Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 8:27PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 19, 2026 - 6:27pm
Expires:
August 19, 2026 - 7:00pm
Description:
At 827 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
New Holland, or 7 miles west of Lincoln, moving east at 40 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...
Lincoln, Atlanta, Mount Pulaski, Emden, Hartsburg, New Holland,
Chestnut, Beason, Lawndale, and Broadwell.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 0 and 10.
Interstate 55 between mile markers 116 and 140.
This also includes Edward R. Madigan State Park.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Logan
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov