Full Notification

SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Central Logan County in central Illinois... Western De Witt County in central Illinois... Southwestern McLean County in central Illinois...

* Until 730 PM CDT.

* At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located aobut 5 miles southwest of Lincoln, moving northeast at 65 mph. HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail. SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 640 PM, a 70 mph wind gust was estimated near Hartsburg, and two semi trucks were blown over on I-155 at mile marker 3. Hail up to ping pong size was also reported. 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 thunderstorm will be near... Lincoln around 650 PM CDT. Beason around 655 PM CDT. Waynesville around 700 PM CDT. Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Heyworth and Wapella. This includes the following highways... Interstate 155 near mile marker 0. Interstate 55 between mile markers 117 and 142.

* AFFECTED AREAS: DE WITT, IL ... LOGAN, IL ... MCLEAN, IL

Instructions:

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. This storm is producing large hail. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay away from windows! To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement agency. They will send your report to the National Weather Service office in Lincoln. A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 1000 PM CDT for central Illinois.