• Severe Weather Statement for Sangamon County, Illinois
  • Severe Weather Statement issued August 16 at 10:49PM CDT until August 16 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS
  • Effective: Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 10:49 p.m.
  • Expires: Thursday, August 16, 2018 at 11:15 p.m.

  • ...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 1115 PM CDT
    FOR CENTRAL SANGAMON COUNTY...
    At 1048 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Springfield,
    moving southeast at 30 mph.
    HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
    SOURCE...Radar indicated.
    IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
    roofs, siding, and trees.
    Locations impacted include...
    Springfield, Chatham, Sherman, Rochester, Riverton, Williamsville,
    Jerome, Southern View, Leland Grove, Grandview, Spaulding, Dawson,
    Clear Lake, Curran and Capital Airport.
    Those attending the Illinois State Fair are in the path of this
    storm and should prepare for IMMINENT DANGEROUS WEATHER CONDITIONS.
    SEEK SHELTER NOW!
    This includes the following highways...
    Interstate 55 between mile markers 89 and 107.
    Interstate 72 between mile markers 91 and 112.
    HAIL...1.00IN
    WIND...60MPH