Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Christian, Macon, and Sangamon Counties in Central Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central Illinois. The alert was issued at 5:41 PM CST and is effective until 6:00 PM CST.

Affected Areas

The following geographic regions are included in this warning:

• Northeastern Christian County
• Eastern Sangamon County
• Southwestern Macon County

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should take precautions as damage to vehicles is expected due to hail.

Expected Conditions

At 5:39 PM CST, radar indicated a severe thunderstorm located near Mount Auburn, or approximately 13 miles north of Taylorville, moving east at 50 mph.

• Hazards: Quarter size hail (up to 1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
• Impact: Damage to vehicles is anticipated.

Timeline

• Issued: March 3, 2026, at 5:41 PM CST
• Storm Tracking: The storm is expected to be near Blue Mound around 5:45 PM CST.
• Expiration: The warning is scheduled to expire at 6:00 PM CST on March 3, 2026.