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