Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 5:34PM CDT until June 17 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 3:34pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 534 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Naples, or 10
miles northwest of Winchester, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Winchester, Meredosia, Bluffs, Chapin, Arenzville,
Manchester, Naples, Concord, Lynnville, Exeter, Florence, Valley
City, and Merritt.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 43 and 62.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for west central
Illinois.
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Cass, IL; Morgan, IL; Scott, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov