Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 21 at 3:44PM CDT until June 21 at 4:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 21, 2026 - 1:44pm
Expires:
June 21, 2026 - 2:15pm
Description:
At 343 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Neoga, moving
northeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Shelby and north central Effingham Counties, including
the following locations... Sigel, Trowbridge, Strasburg, and
Effingham County Airport.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 154 and 172.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 90 and 99.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for south central,
central and east 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:
Effingham, IL; Shelby, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov