Special Weather Statement
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
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WWUS83 KILX 202034
SPSILX
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
334 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026
ILZ049-202100-
Scott-
334 PM CDT Mon Jul 20 2026
...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SCOTT COUNTY THROUGH 400 PM
CDT...
At 333 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Bluffs, or 8 miles northwest of Winchester, moving south at 30 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...
Winchester, Bluffs, Manchester, Alsey, Glasgow, Naples, Exeter,
Valley City, and Merritt.
This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 43 and 56.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
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.
To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
office in Lincoln.
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LAT...LON 3976 9061 3974 9041 3952 9032 3952 9058
3956 9057 3964 9061 3969 9065 3971 9065
TIME...MOT...LOC 2033Z 350DEG 28KT 3972 9056
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
$$
Geelhart