Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 15 at 5:22PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 15, 2026 - 3:22pm
Expires:
September 15, 2026 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 522 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Delavan, or 15 miles southeast of Pekin, moving northeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Delavan, Minier, and Hopedale.
This includes Interstate 155 between mile markers 13 and 20.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
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:
Tazewell
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov