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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
600 PM CDT Thu Apr 10 2025

ILZ042-051-102315-
Logan-Sangamon-
600 PM CDT Thu Apr 10 2025

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHERN LOGAN AND NORTHEASTERN
SANGAMON COUNTIES THROUGH 615 PM CDT...

At 600 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Buffalo, or 15 miles northeast of Springfield, moving southeast at 20
mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel 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...
Dawson, Mechanicsburg, Illiopolis, and Buffalo.

This includes Interstate 72 between mile markers 111 and 121.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

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.

&&

LAT...LON 3994 8944 3993 8941 3992 8940 3992 8933
      3986 8922 3975 8946 3991 8951
TIME...MOT...LOC 2300Z 319DEG 19KT 3989 8941

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

$$

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