Village of Pawnee ESDA

09/21/2026

No severe weather is expected, but a lot of rain overnight is very possible in our area.

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Rain chances will increase tonight across central IL. Heaviest rain will be in the dark green where pockets of 1.5” is possible.

Most outside the dark green will see only light showers with minimal totals.

Severe weather potential is very low and not a major concern, but an isolated storm could carry high winds.

09/17/2026

I guess summer isn't quite finished yet...

09/11/2026

09/04/2026

The EXTREME HEAT WARNING has been extended until 7pm Saturday . Stay safe y'all.

09/02/2026

Not only did they extend the Heat Advisory, they have issued this EXTREME HEAT WARNING until Friday evening. This is a bit stronger/more severe than the advisory, so please take care during this weather!

09/01/2026

Monthly outdoor warning siren test at 10am.

*THIS IS A TEST; IT IS ONLY A TEST*

08/31/2026

HEAT ADVISORY EXTENDED

Now in effect until 7pm Friday.

Look after your people and pets! Avoid outdoor activities as much as possible. Stay hydrated.

08/22/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1241 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026

ILZ050>052-220630-
Sangamon-Morgan-Christian-
1241 AM CDT Sat Aug 22 2026
..STRONG THUNDERSTORMS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN CHRISTIAN...
SOUTHWESTERN SANGAMON AND SOUTHEASTERN MORGAN COUNTIES THROUGH 130 AM
CDT...

At 1241 AM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from near Rochester to near Loami. Movement was
south at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and nickel size 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...
Springfield, Chatham, Auburn, Rochester, Pawnee, Kincaid, New Berlin,
Waverly, Divernon, Edinburg, Loami, Jeisyville, Jerome, Southern
View, Leland Grove, Grandview, Thayer, Tovey, Clear Lake, and
Bulpitt.

This includes the following highways...
Interstate 55 between mile markers 77 and 99.
Interstate 72 between mile markers 83 and 107.

This also includes Sangchris Lake State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH

08/19/2026

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
343 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>051-053-200000-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Macon-
Including the cities of Galesburg, Toulon, Peoria, Lacon, Eureka,
Canton, Pekin, Bloomington, Normal, Rushville, Havana, Lincoln,
Clinton, Monticello, Champaign, Urbana, Danville, Beardstown,
Petersburg, Wi******er, Jacksonville, Springfield, and Decatur
343 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
..FUNNEL CLOUDS SIGHTED OVER CENTRAL ILLINOIS...

At 315 PM, broadcast media and Emergency Management personnel reported
additional funnel clouds over parts of central Illinois.

Atmospheric conditions exist that favor the possible formation
of weak circulations along pre-existing boundaries. 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.

08/16/2026

New event. Severe Thunderstorm Warning from 8/16/2026 1:25 PM to 2:00 PM CDT for Menard County, IL, Christian...