Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 6:11PM CDT until June 17 at 6:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 4:11pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 611 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Dalton City, or
11 miles southeast of Decatur, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Emergency management. At 6:09 PM, the emergency manager
reported several power lines down across Macon County.
Additionally, hail up to the size of quarters was reported
across Decatur.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
This severe storm will be near...
Lovington around 615 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Hervey
City, La Place, and Lake City.
This also includes Spitler Woods State Natural Area.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for 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:
Macon, IL; Moultrie, IL; Piatt, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov