Newton, IL Weather Warnings

Issue Date: 307 PM CDT Wed May 25 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and southeast Illinois. .DAY ONE...Late This Afternoon and Tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are expected through this evening, diminishing after midnight. A few of the storms may be strong or locally severe, with brief wind gusts to around 60 mph. A few brief tornadoes are also possible. The best chances of severe weather will be near and north of I-74. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. Scattered thunderstorms will continue through Friday, as a weather system slowly moves through the region. Some of the storms during the day on Thursday could be locally strong to severe, with hail up to 1 inch and gusty winds up to 60 mph possible. Tornadoes are not expected at this time. Lingering flooding on the Little Wabash River near Clay City may hang on for a few more days. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be needed through mid evening.