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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1005 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

ILZ027-150330-
Knox-
1005 PM CDT Sun Jul 14 2024

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN KNOX COUNTY THROUGH
1030 PM CDT...

At 1005 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Oneida, or 10 miles northeast of Galesburg, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Wataga, Oneida, Altona, Victoria, Henderson, and Rio.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 34 and 43.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 100 AM CDT for
north central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4115 8998 4098 8999 4103 9044 4115 9044
TIME...MOT...LOC 0305Z 269DEG 33KT 4109 9029

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

NMA