WWUS53 KILX 200033
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
633 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

ILC049-079-200045-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0014.000000T0000Z-260220T0045Z/
Jasper-Effingham-
633 PM CST Thu Feb 19 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 645 PM CST FOR WEST
CENTRAL JASPER AND SOUTHEASTERN EFFINGHAM COUNTIES...

At 633 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Wheeler, or 10 miles west of Newton, moving east at
35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado and half dollar size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
west central Jasper and southeastern Effingham Counties.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 3892 8839 3899 8843 3908 8823 3894 8819
TIME...MOT...LOC 0033Z 255DEG 29KT 3896 8835 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.25 IN

$$