Anchor Fire Deparment

06/17/2026

Power outages are rising quickly due to a line of severe storms. The counties shaded in dark red & peach are most affected at the moment, or is expected to be over the next two hours.

06/17/2026

Update: This warning has been cancelled.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 11 am for the Northern part of the county.

https://inws.ncep.noaa.gov/a/a.php?i=129249119

06/17/2026

9:55 AM – growing concerned about the cluster of storms around the Lincoln area as it begins to surge east. This will likely be the source for potentially significant wind gust in the next few hours. Stay weather aware.

06/17/2026

8:16a - This surging line of storms is moving SE generally towards our area.

As I watch, I do have some suspicion that this may be more of a SE mover than ESE mover, so this means Springfield, Decatur, Taylorville and Shelbyville should ALSO watch for 80mph+ gusts.

Essentially if you're in the WCIA 3 area, pay attention today. Round #1 on the way, round #2 to follow.

06/17/2026

TORNADO RISK: We're at a 9, and we've stretched the area to include a vast majority of our WCIA area.

Tornadoes and 80-100 mph possible with round #1, significant tornadoes also on the table for round #2.

06/12/2026

06/10/2026

NEW: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of the following counties: McLean, Woodford, Marshall, Tazewell until Jun 10, 2026 4:00PM CDT. Get more on the WCIA 3 Weather App and on our website.

06/10/2026

06/09/2026

It’s gonna be an intense one today! Help keep your furry friend safe as well! Remember stay cool, stay hydrated!