Illinois Moderate Special Weather Statement | Effective 08/19/2026 19:05

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued August 19 at 9:05PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
August 19, 2026 - 7:05pm
Expires: 
August 19, 2026 - 7:45pm
Description: 
At 905 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over Beason, or 9 miles west of Clinton, moving east at 30 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... Clinton, Wapella, Kenney, De Witt, Clinton Power Station, Weldon Springs State Park, Lane, Midland City, and Hallsville. This also includes Clinton Lake State Recreation Area and Weldon Springs State Park.
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. This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio stations and available television stations for additional information and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description: 
Logan; De Witt
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov