Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued September 19 at 1:43PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 19, 2026 - 11:43am
Expires:
September 19, 2026 - 12:30pm
Description:
At 143 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Edgewood, or 17 miles south of Effingham, moving east at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea 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...
Louisville, Edgewood, Mason, Bible Grove, Iola, and Hord.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 142 and 150.
Interstate 70 near mile marker 80.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description:
Effingham; Clay
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov