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Special Weather Statement issued October 13 at 11:51PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL, United States of America

Icon = what happened · ring colour = how serious: Extreme Severe Moderate Minor

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At 1150 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Kilbourne to near Chandlerville to near
Jacksonville. Movement was east at 50 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects.

Locations impacted include...
Jacksonville, Mason City, Petersburg, Athens, Ashland, Pleasant
Plains, Greenview, Tallula, Emden, Middletown, Easton, Kilbourne, New
Holland, Literberry, Oakford, Philadelphia, Cantrall, Prentice,
Atterberry, and Salisbury.

This also includes Jim Edgar Panther Creek Fish and Wildlife Area.

Measurements

Coordinates40.0643, -89.8057
RegionMason; Logan; Cass; Menard; Morgan; Sangamon
Location Precisionpolygon
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyObserved
Cap Expires2026-10-14T00:15:00-05:00

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