Strong Thunderstorm Alert https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=48069901
...SIGNIFICANT WEATHER ADVISORY FOR PIATT...DEWITT...SOUTHERN MCLEAN
AND NORTHEASTERN MACON COUNTIES UNTIL 1115 AM CDT...
At 1027 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along a line extending from near McLean to near Warrensburg. Movement was east at 40 mph.
Wind gusts up to 50 mph will be possible with these storms.
Locations impacted include...
Clinton, Monticello, Le Roy, Heyworth, Farmer City, Maroa, Downs, Argenta, Mansfield, Saybrook, Wapella, De Land, Waynesville, Weldon, Kenney, White Heath, Bellflower, Arrowsmith, Cisco and Ellsworth.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 55 between mile markers 146 and 153.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 150 and 173.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 138 and 168.
Instructions:
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms, and may lead to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with these storms. Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Address/Location
McLean County, IL Emergency Management Agency
104 W Front St
Bloomington, IL 61701
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 309-888-5020
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Severe - Significant threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- NWS Rebroadcast