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Severe Thunderstorm Warning 104, NWS Lincoln, IL

June 21, 2019Clay County, Jasper County, Richland County, Illinois

NWS Lincoln, IL issued this severe thunderstorm warning at Jun 21, 2019, 1:53 PM CDT for Clay County, Jasper County, Richland County, Illinois. It was in force for 52 min. No storm report in the archive falls inside the area while it was in force.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jun 21, 2019, 1:53 PM CDT (18:53 UTC)
Expired
Jun 21, 2019, 2:45 PM CDT
In force
52 min
Issued by
NWS Lincoln, IL
Area
Storm-based polygon
Hail
0.75 in
Wind
60.0 mph

Counties Clay County, IL, Jasper County, IL, Richland County, IL

The radar

The Evansville,IN radar (KVWX), 77 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 18:53 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

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The watch it was issued in

The SPC watch in force over the same counties when this warning went out.

IssuedProductOfficeLasted
Jun 21, 12:06 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WatchSPC6 hr

The nearest sounding before it

Lincoln, IL (KILX), launched 12:00Z, 6.9 hours before the alert went out and 150 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2019-06-21Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°0°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, Lincoln, IL at 12:00Z on 2019-06-21The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 60 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1187 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
46 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
60 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
136 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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What forecasters said that day

The local office's own words before this severe thunderstorm warning went out, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.

NWS Lincoln, IL wrote its last area forecast discussion before this severe thunderstorm warning went out at Jun 21, 1:08 PM CDT, 45 minutes earlier.

Area forecast discussion, Jun 21, 1:08 PM CDT, 45 minutes before
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Hazardous weather outlook, Jun 21, 11:22 AM CDT, 2 hours 31 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1122 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

ILZ036-040-041-047>052-221100-
Cass-Christian-Fulton-Mason-Menard-Morgan-Sangamon-Schuyler-Scott-
1122 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A couple rounds of thunderstorms are likely through tonight. The
first round of storms will be late this morning and early
afternoon, and the second round of storms will be after dusk
tonight. There is an enhanced risk of severe storms today, with
the potential for widespread damaging winds. Isolated large hail
and tornadoes also possible. Heavy rain is also possible and could
lead to localized flash flooding.

Moderate flooding will continue along the Illinois River
from Havana downstream.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible Saturday through
Monday, with the best chances from Saturday night into Sunday.
There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday and
Sunday. Damaging wind is the main concern, though a few storms may
produce large hail. Heavy rainfall will be possible at times and
may result in additional flooding.

Heat index values will approach 100 degrees on Saturday in areas
from Havana southward.

Moderate flooding will continue along the Illinois River.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be needed today, with the most likely
time frame between 11 am and 3 pm.

ILZ027>031-037-221100-
Knox-Marshall-Peoria-Stark-Tazewell-Woodford-
1122 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A couple rounds of thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and
tonight. The first will be during early and mid afternoon, and the
second round will be late this evening into overnight. Some of
these storms will be severe, especially southwest of I-74, with
damaging winds the main concern. Isolated hail will also be
possible along with heavy rain that could lead to localized flash
flooding.

Minor flooding will continue or redevelop along portions of the
Illinois River from Henry through Peoria.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible Saturday through
Monday, with the best chances from Saturday night into Sunday.
There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday and
Sunday. Damaging wind is the main concern, though a few storms may
produce large hail. Heavy rainfall will be possible at times and
may result in additional flooding.

Minor flooding will continue along the Illinois River.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be needed this afternoon, mainly from
noon to 4 pm today especially southwest of I-74.

ILZ038-042>046-053>057-061-221100-
Champaign-Coles-De Witt-Douglas-Edgar-Logan-Macon-McLean-Moultrie-
Piatt-Shelby-Vermilion-
1122 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central
Illinois and east central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A couple rounds of thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and
tonight. There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms this
afternoon southwest of I-74 with a slight risk from I-74
northeast. Widespread damaging winds are the primary concern with
isolated large hail and isolated tornadoes possible mainly
southwest of I-74. Another round of strong to severe storms is
possible overnight. Heavy rain is also possible and could lead to
localized flash flooding.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible Saturday through
Monday, with the best chances from Saturday night into Sunday.
There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday and
Sunday. Damaging wind is the main concern, though a few storms may
produce large hail. Heavy rainfall will be possible at times and
may result in additional flooding.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be needed this afternoon, especially from
2 pm to 6 pm.

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-221100-
Clark-Clay-Crawford-Cumberland-Effingham-Jasper-Lawrence-Richland-
1122 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of east central
Illinois and southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT...

A couple rounds of thunderstorms are likely this afternoon and
tonight. There is an enhanced risk of severe thunderstorms from
mid afternoon into early evening. Widespread damaging winds are
the primary concern, though isolated tornadoes and large hail will
also be possible. Another round of strong to severe storms is
possible overnight. Heavy rain is also possible and could lead to
localized flash flooding.

Minor flooding will continue along portions of the Wabash, Little
Wabash, and Embarras Rivers.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...SATURDAY THROUGH THURSDAY...

Several rounds of thunderstorms are possible Saturday through
Monday, with the best chances from Saturday night into Sunday.
There is a marginal risk for severe thunderstorms Saturday and
Sunday. Damaging wind is the main concern, though a few storms may
produce large hail. Heavy rainfall will be possible at times and
may result in additional flooding.

Minor flooding will continue along portions of the Wabash, Little
Wabash, and Embarras Rivers.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be needed from mid afternoon into early
evening, mainly between 3 pm and 7 pm.

07

In the hours before

Special weather statement, Jun 21, 11:10 AM CDT, 2 hours 43 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1110 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

ILZ036-040-041-047-211700-
Mason-Schuyler-Cass-Fulton-
1110 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHWESTERN FULTON...WESTERN
CASS...SCHUYLER AND SOUTHWESTERN MASON COUNTIES UNTIL NOON CDT...

At 1110 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Augusta to near Buckhorn. Movement was
northeast at 45 mph.

Half inch hail and wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Beardstown, Rushville, Astoria, Bluff Springs, Vermont, Ipava,
Arenzville, Littleton, Browning, Table Grove, Bernadotte, Smithfield,
Frederick, Huntsville, Camden, Ripley, Ray and Weinberg King State
Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for
west central Illinois.

LAT...LON 4028 9091 4027 9045 4046 9045 4050 9029
      3988 9024 3988 9058 3992 9054 3998 9051
      3998 9060 4003 9061 4002 9063 4005 9068
      4008 9067 4008 9070 4011 9071 4011 9091
TIME...MOT...LOC 1610Z 244DEG 37KT 4029 9092 3989 9079

Miller
Special weather statement, Jun 21, 11:59 AM CDT, 1 hour 54 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1159 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

ILZ047-048-050-051-211745-
Sangamon-Morgan-Menard-Cass-
1159 AM CDT Fri Jun 21 2019

...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR SOUTHERN MENARD...NORTHWESTERN
SANGAMON...SOUTHEASTERN CASS AND NORTHEASTERN MORGAN COUNTIES UNTIL
1245 PM CDT...

At 1157 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 6 miles west of Chandlerville to Alexander.
Movement was east at 40 mph.

Pea size hail and winds of 40 to 50 mph will be possible with
these storms.

Locations impacted include...
Virginia, Sherman, Petersburg, Athens, Williamsville, Ashland,
Pleasant Plains, Tallula, Philadelphia, and Berlin.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 55 between mile markers 92 and 106.
 Interstate 72 between mile markers 71 and 105.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

&&

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 400 PM CDT for
central and west central Illinois.

LAT...LON 4000 8959 3974 8954 3973 9014 4004 9030
TIME...MOT...LOC 1657Z 278DEG 37KT 4003 9027 3973 9007

Miller
Special weather statement, Jun 21, 12:54 PM CDT, 59 minutes before
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The office that day

Everything else NWS Lincoln, IL issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jun 21, 10:57 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXMorgan, Scott48 min
Jun 21, 11:10 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXSchuyler50 min
Jun 21, 11:22 AM CDTTornado WarningILXMorgan, Scott23 min
Jun 21, 11:42 AM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXMorgan, Sangamon48 min
Jun 21, 11:59 AM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXCass, Sangamon46 min
Jun 21, 12:08 PM CDTAreal Flood AdvisoryILXFulton4 hr
Jun 21, 12:27 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXChristian, Sangamon, Shelby63 min
Jun 21, 12:54 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXLogan, Macon66 min
Jun 21, 1:33 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXColes, Cumberland, Effingham, Shelby57 min
Jun 21, 1:57 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXDouglas, Moultrie, Piatt48 min
Jun 21, 2:32 PM CDTSpecial Weather StatementILXClark, Crawford58 min
Jun 21, 2:43 PM CDTSevere Thunderstorm WarningILXLawrence, Richland47 min
Jun 21, 3:25 PM CDTFlash Flood WatchILXCass, Christian, Clark, Clay, Coles, Crawford and 18 more47 hr

Nearby

Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Illinois, 2019Every severe thunderstorm warning in 2019

Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.