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Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
349 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
 

ILZ039-162130-
Ford IL-
349 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025

...STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN FORD COUNTY THROUGH
430 PM CDT...

At 348 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 8 miles south of Forrest to near Saybrook to
near Farmer City. Movement was east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts of 50 to 60 mph.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

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

Locations impacted include...
Melvin, Gibson City, Sibley, Roberts, Elliott, and Paxton.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building. 

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for
central and east central Illinois.

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LAT...LON 4062 8846 4062 8812 4040 8812 4040 8846
TIME...MOT...LOC 2048Z 268DEG 31KT 4063 8840 4037 8848 4020 8866 

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
MAX WIND GUST...55 MPH

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