Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
687 WWUS83 KILX 150305 SPSILX 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