At 420 PM CDT/520 PM EDT/, Doppler radar was tracking scattered strong thunderstorms along a line extending from 7 miles east of Gibson City to near Remington. These storms were moving to the east- northeast at 5 mph. The strongest of these storms may produce strong wind gusts and small hail, in addition to locally heavy downpours. HAZARD. Wind gusts up to 40 mph and half inch 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. Paxton, Gibson City, Fowler, Milford, Otterbein, Remington, Oxford, Cissna Park, Boswell, Buckley, Earl Park, Stockland, Loda, Elliott, Wellington, Ambia, Clarence, Dunnington, Wadena, Claytonville, Swanington, and Templeton.

Atmospheric conditions exist that favor the possible formation of weak circulations along a pre-existing boundary. Some of these circulations are occurring underneath developing showers and thunderstorms, where a funnel cloud may develop. Once the rain begins, the funnel cloud usually dissipates. Low hanging clouds can also appear to dip up and down at times, but they will not show signs of any rapid rotation. An actual funnel cloud will exhibit spinning in a counter-clockwise direction. In rare instances these funnels may briefly touch down. Stay alert and be prepared to move to a safe shelter if a funnel cloud approaches the ground.

SVRILX The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a * Severe Thunderstorm Warning for. Northern Piatt County in central Illinois. Eastern De Witt County in central Illinois. * Until 445 PM CDT. * At 411 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over De Land, or 8 miles northwest of Monticello, moving northeast at 5 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. * This severe thunderstorm will be near. De Land around 415 PM CDT.

At 429 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over De Land, or 7 miles northwest of Monticello, and is nearly stationary. 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. This severe thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of northern Piatt and southeastern De Witt Counties, including the following locations. Galesville and Lodge.