Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 3 at 6:03PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 4:03pm
Expires:
September 3, 2026 - 4:30pm
Description:
At 603 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Benson, or 14 miles northeast of Eureka, moving east at 10 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 55 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...
Minonk and Panola.
This includes Interstate 39 between mile markers 19 and 26.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Woodford
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov