Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 8:41AM CDT until June 17 at 9:15AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 6:41am
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 7:15am
Description:
At 840 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Oneida to near Little Swan Lake, moving southeast at
55 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN KNOX COUNTY
AND NORTHERN FULTON COUNTY.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
These severe storms will be near...
Abingdon, Knoxville, Avon, Victoria, and St. Augustine around 845
AM CDT.
Williamsfield, London Mills, and Maquon around 850 AM CDT.
Laura and Elmore around 855 AM CDT.
Farmington, Elmwood, Brimfield, Yates City, and Fairview around
900 AM CDT.
Canton, Princeville, and Cuba around 905 AM CDT.
Hanna City, Trivoli, and St. David around 910 AM CDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Bryant, Norris, Jubilee College State Park, Ellisville, Banner,
Smithville, West Jersey, Gilson, Dunfermline, and Monica.
This also includes Banner Marsh State Fish and Wildlife Area, Jubilee
College State Park, Rice Lake State Fish and Wildlife Area, and
Snakeden Hollow State Fish and Wildlife Area.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 34 and 82.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for central, north
central and west central Illinois.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Fulton, IL; Knox, IL; Peoria, IL; Stark, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov