Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Christian, Macon, and Sangamon Counties in Central Illinois
The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for parts of central Illinois until 6:00 PM CST, citing threats of quarter-size hail and 50 mph winds.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Illinois. The alert was issued at 5:41 PM CST and is effective until 6:00 PM CST.
Affected Areas
The following geographic regions are included in this warning:
- Northeastern Christian County
- Eastern Sangamon County
- Southwestern Macon County
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should take precautions as damage to vehicles is expected due to hail.
Expected Conditions
At 5:39 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Mount Auburn, or approximately 13 miles north of Taylorville, moving east at 50 mph.
- Hazards: Quarter size hail (up to 1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
- Impact: Damage to vehicles is anticipated.
Timeline
- Issued: March 3, 2026, at 5:41 PM CST
- Storm Tracking: The storm is expected to be near Blue Mound around 5:45 PM CST.
- Expiration: The warning is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST on March 3, 2026.
Source: NOAA Official Notice
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