Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 17 at 6:44PM CDT until June 17 at 7:30PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 17, 2026 - 4:44pm
Expires:
June 17, 2026 - 5:30pm
Description:
SVRILX
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Coles County in east central Illinois...
Northeastern Cumberland County in east central Illinois...
Southeastern Douglas County in east central Illinois...
* Until 730 PM CDT.
* At 643 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Cooks Mill,
or near Mattoon, moving southeast at 45 mph.
THIS IS A DESTRUCTIVE STORM FOR HUMBOLDT, MATTOON, and CHARLESTON.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts and baseball 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.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Charleston around 650 PM CDT.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 57 between mile markers 185 and 204.
Interstate 70 between mile markers 125 and 126.
This also includes Fox Ridge State Park and Walnut Point State Park.
Instruction:
This storm is producing destructive winds and large damaging hail.
SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from
windows!
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for east central
Illinois.
Area Description:
Coles, IL; Cumberland, IL; Douglas, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov