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Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Southern and Eastern US; Heat and Fire Weather Concerns in the West

Showers and thunderstorms are expected across the southern and eastern US this week, with heavy rain and localized flooding, particularly near the Gulf Coast. Monsoonal moisture will bring rain and potential flooding to parts of the Southwest. Heat and fire weather threats will continue to impact the West. Read More >

Overview

Strong to severe storms rolled through the Lincoln NWS forecast area during the evening of Friday, June 18 and continued through the early morning hours of Saturday, June 19. Several reports of wind damage were reported from just south of Galesburg eastward toward Bloomington, including a few estimated wind gusts of 80-90 mph in southern Knox/northern Fulton counties. A survey team confirmed that an EF-1 tornado occurred in southern Knox county shortly before midnight. Additional reports of damage were reported near Springfield, Decatur, and south of Champaign later on in the night.

Radar loop of severe storms
Radar imagery June 18-19, 2021
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