Severe Thunderstorm Warning 285, NWS Lincoln, IL

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
548 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ILC167-172258-
/O.CAN.KILX.SV.W.0285.000000T0000Z-260617T2345Z/
Sangamon-
548 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR EAST CENTRAL SANGAMON COUNTY
IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Illinois.

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LAT...LON 3975 8924 3989 8918 3993 8913 3991 8859
      3961 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 279DEG 47KT 3985 8910 

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ILC021-107-115-139-147-173-172345-
/O.CON.KILX.SV.W.0285.000000T0000Z-260617T2345Z/
Logan-Christian-Moultrie-Shelby-Piatt-Macon-
548 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR SOUTHEASTERN LOGAN...NORTH CENTRAL CHRISTIAN...NORTHWESTERN
MOULTRIE...NORTHERN SHELBY...SOUTHWESTERN PIATT AND CENTRAL MACON
COUNTIES...

At 548 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Harristown, or
8 miles west of Decatur, moving east at 55 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Decatur, Mount Zion, Harristown, Long Creek, and Decatur Airport 
  around 555 PM CDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Boody,
Milmine, Hervey City, La Place, Lake City, Elwin, and Oakley.

This also includes Lincoln Trail Homestead State Park & Memorial and
Spitler Woods State Natural Area.
 
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 126 and 146.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3975 8924 3989 8918 3993 8913 3991 8859
      3961 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 2248Z 279DEG 47KT 3985 8910 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Erwin

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
556 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ILC021-107-172305-
/O.CAN.KILX.SV.W.0285.000000T0000Z-260617T2345Z/
Logan-Christian-
556 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHEASTERN LOGAN AND NORTH
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning has moved out of 
the warned area. Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 3972 8913 3991 8905 3990 8859 3961 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 278DEG 46KT 3984 8899 

$$

ILC115-139-147-173-172345-
/O.CON.KILX.SV.W.0285.000000T0000Z-260617T2345Z/
Moultrie-Shelby-Piatt-Macon-
556 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MOULTRIE...NORTHERN SHELBY...SOUTHWESTERN PIATT AND
SOUTHERN MACON COUNTIES...

At 555 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Decatur, moving
east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Decatur, Mount Zion, Long Creek, and Decatur Airport around 600 PM 
  CDT.

Other locations impacted by this severe thunderstorm include Boody,
Elwin, Hervey City, La Place, Lake City, and Oakley.

This also includes Spitler Woods State Natural Area.
 
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 132 and 141.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3972 8913 3991 8905 3990 8859 3961 8864
TIME...MOT...LOC 2255Z 278DEG 46KT 3984 8899 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Erwin

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
608 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ILC173-172316-
/O.CAN.KILX.SV.W.0285.000000T0000Z-260617T2345Z/
Shelby-
608 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHERN SHELBY COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The severe thunderstorm which prompted the warning is no longer 
expected to impact northern Shelby County. Therefore, the warning 
has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Illinois.

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LAT...LON 3970 8898 3984 8885 3984 8860 3961 8864
      3961 8865
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 283DEG 45KT 3978 8884 

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ILC115-139-147-172345-
/O.CON.KILX.SV.W.0285.000000T0000Z-260617T2345Z/
Moultrie-Piatt-Macon-
608 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MOULTRIE...SOUTHWESTERN PIATT AND SOUTHEASTERN MACON
COUNTIES...

At 606 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Long Creek, or
7 miles southeast of Decatur, moving east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Two inch hail and 60 mph wind gusts.

SOURCE...Radar indicated. 

IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail 
         damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect wind 
         damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

This severe storm will be near...
  Dalton City around 610 PM CDT.
  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.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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LAT...LON 3970 8898 3984 8885 3984 8860 3961 8864
      3961 8865
TIME...MOT...LOC 2306Z 283DEG 45KT 3978 8884 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

$$

Erwin

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
611 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ILC115-139-147-172345-
/O.CON.KILX.SV.W.0285.000000T0000Z-260617T2345Z/
Moultrie-Piatt-Macon-
611 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CDT
FOR NORTHWESTERN MOULTRIE...SOUTHWESTERN PIATT AND SOUTHEASTERN MACON
COUNTIES...

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.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3970 8898 3984 8885 3984 8860 3961 8864
      3961 8865
TIME...MOT...LOC 2311Z 279DEG 47KT 3977 8876 

TORNADO...POSSIBLE
THUNDERSTORM DAMAGE THREAT...CONSIDERABLE
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
WIND THREAT...OBSERVED
MAX WIND GUST...70 MPH

$$

Erwin

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Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
627 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ILC115-139-147-172336-
/O.CAN.KILX.SV.W.0285.000000T0000Z-260617T2345Z/
Moultrie-Piatt-Macon-
627 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR NORTHWESTERN MOULTRIE...
SOUTHWESTERN PIATT AND SOUTHEASTERN MACON COUNTIES IS CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled. A destructive severe 
thunderstorm continues across central and eastern portions of 
Moultrie County!

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central
Illinois.

Remember, a Severe Thunderstorm Warning still remains in effect for
Moultrie and extreme southern Piatt County!

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LAT...LON 3970 8898 3984 8885 3984 8860 3961 8864
      3961 8865
TIME...MOT...LOC 2325Z 279DEG 47KT 3974 8851 

$$

Erwin

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
316 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A Tornado Watch is in effect until 10pm CDT for locations
  along and south of a Macomb to Chenoa line. All severe hazards
  are possible...with the greatest probability for strong
  tornadoes focusing south of a Springfield to Paris line.

- Quiet weather will prevail Thursday through Saturday...with
  the next chance for thunderstorms arriving by Sunday.

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.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 316 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

19z/2pm mesoanalysis shows an outflow boundary left behind by
the morning convection along a Quincy...to Litchfield...to
Salem line. This is considerably further south than previously
thought: therefore the most significant risk for widespread
severe weather later this afternoon and evening has shifted
south as well. As such, the new Tornado Watch coordinated with
SPC does not include the far northern KILX CWA from the Peoria
area northward.

MLCAPEs are currently under 1000J/kg: however, as the boundary
mixes slowly northward this afternoon, the RAP suggests MLCAPEs
will increase into the 1500-2000J/kg along/southeast of a Quincy
to Champaign line over the next couple of hours. Impressive wind
fields aloft are contributing to very strong 0-6km bulk shear
of 60-80kt...while 0-1km shear values remain in the 30-40kt
range. Given marginal instability and extreme shear, am
expecting supercell thunderstorms to rapidly develop along/ahead
of a slowly advancing cold front across the Illinois River
Valley imminently. All severe hazards will be in play...including
damaging wind gusts in excess of 70mph, hail larger than
golf balls, and tornadoes. The Significant Tornado Parameter
(STP) is currently maximized closer to the outflow boundary
from central/northern Missouri across south-central Illinois,
but is progged to lift northward later this afternoon/evening.
At this time, it appears the highest probability of potentially
strong tornadoes will focus along/south of a Springfield to
Paris line.

Thunderstorms are currently developing in a band from
Galesburg/Rushville eastward to Pontiac/Champaign. CAMs have
generally sped up the development process, as well as the
gradual S/SE movement of the band. As a result, think the
primary severe risk will be focused along the I-72 corridor
between 4pm and 6pm, then will sink toward I-70 by 7pm to 9pm.
The primary line of convection will exit the far SE KILX CWA
around midnight: however, a few showers may linger further north
throughout the evening into the first part of the overnight.

A short-wave trough will bring a period of mid-level cloudiness
to central Illinois Thursday morning, with forecast soundings
suggesting the potential for a few light rain showers mostly
along/south of a Rushville to Robinson line where slight chance
PoPs (20%) are warranted. Once this wave departs, a return to
cool and mostly dry weather will be on tap for Friday and
Saturday. The next significant chance for precipitation will
hold off until late Saturday night into Sunday as a stronger
short-wave trough traverses the Plains and approaches from the
west. Given better deep-layer moisture and strong forcing, think
showers and thunderstorms will become widespread. The severe
weather risk remains uncertain at this time, with several
machine learning algorithms such as Colorado State and NSSL
keeping the greatest probabilities further south. A few NCAR
members do however suggest 15-30% probs northward into central
Illinois, so will need to keep an eye on mesoscale details as
the time nears.

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.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1247 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

Convection is ongoing across central Illinois early this
afternoon: however, 1740z/1240pm radar imagery shows the back
edge of the precip along a KGBG to KSPI line. Based on
radar/satellite trends, it appears the terminals will see a
couple hour break as the afternoon progresses before a final
line of thunderstorms forms from the Iowa/Missouri border
eastward into the area after 19z/20z. Following the latest
HRRR/RAP solution closely, have highlighted thunder with visbys
down to 1 mile at KPIA between 19z and 21z...then further south
to the I-72 sites between 22z and 00z. Once the convective line
settles further south, scattered showers will remain possible
until early evening. After that, am expecting skies to become
mostly clear through much of the evening before a layer of
mid-level clouds AOA 15,000ft spreads across the area by
Thursday morning. Winds are highly variable at the moment due to
ongoing storms, but will become southeasterly this
afternoon...then westerly this evening as a cold front passes.

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.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch until 10 PM CDT this evening for ILZ027>031-
036>038.
Wind Advisory until 7 PM CDT this evening for ILZ040>057-
061>063-066>068-071>073.

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KEY MESSAGES...Barnes
DISCUSSION...Barnes
AVIATION...Barnes

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
328 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

ILZ036>038-040>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-181100-
Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-
Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-
Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-
Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
328 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A broken line of thunderstorms capable of all severe hazards will
settle southward through central Illinois late this afternoon and
evening. The strongest cells within the line will have the potential
to produce tornadoes, damaging wind gusts in excess of 70mph, and hail
large than golf balls. The highest probability for strong tornadoes
will focus along and south of a Springfield to Paris line.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thunderstorms will develop across the area late Saturday night into
Sunday. At this time it appears the severe weather risk will remain
low.

River flooding is ongoing for portions of central Illinois. Please
refer to the latest flood statements for details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be needed through 10pm this evening.

Expected storm motion is toward the east at 60-70mph.

ILZ027>031-181100-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-
328 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms capable of damaging wind gusts
and large hail will track across north-central Illinois late this
afternoon. The storms will drop south of the Peoria area by early
evening.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday.

Thunderstorms will develop across the area late Saturday night into
Sunday. At this time it appears the severe weather risk will remain
low.

River flooding is ongoing for portions of central Illinois. Please
refer to the latest flood statements for details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed through 5pm this afternoon.

Expected storm motion is toward the east at 60-70mph.

Barnes

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
533 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0502 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SE Niantic            39.84N 89.14W
06/17/2026                   Macon              IL   Storm Chaser

            Sheet metal blown into a field near Niantic.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
534 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0521 PM     Flash Flood      Illiopolis              39.85N 89.25W
06/17/2026                   Sangamon           IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Street/road flooding;
            Street/road closed; Vehicles stranded.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
535 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0447 PM     Hail             Illiopolis              39.85N 89.24W
06/17/2026  M1.75 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Mesonet

            Golf Ball size hail.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
538 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 PM     Funnel Cloud     Stonington              39.64N 89.19W
06/17/2026                   Christian          IL   Emergency Mngr

            Funnel cloud observed on east side of
            highway 48 in Stonington.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
539 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0515 PM     Rain             5 ENE Waynesville       40.26N 89.04W
06/17/2026  M2.56 Inch       De Witt            IL   Mesonet

            Mesonet station DW9761 Waynesville.

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Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
542 PM CDT Wed Jun 17 2026

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0454 PM     Rain             1 NNE Peoria Intl Airpo 40.67N 89.68W
06/17/2026  M2.24 Inch       Peoria             IL   ASOS

            ASOS station KPIA Peoria Intl Arpt.

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