The following are Watches and Warnings for the area:
Thunderstorm Warning:
- UPDATE: Severe Thunderstorm warning has been expanded for Effingham and surrounding counties until 5:45.
- The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for EASTERN SANGAMON COUNTY, MACON COUNTY, CHRISTIAN COUNTY, and WESTERN SHELBY COUNTY IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS. Until 5:15 PM. Severe Thunderstorms were on a line located from Riverton to Pawnee to Litchfield moving east at 45 MPH. Hazards are 60 MPH Winds.
- The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for FAYETTE COUNTY and MARION COUNTY. Until 5:15 PM. Hazards are 70 MPH Winds. This storm has produced damage in the past.
Thunderstorm Watch
- There is a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for the listening area until 9 PM.