{"url_path":"/weather/alerts/2.49.0.1.840.0.ea04bc78273b8d6ebf61844826d28b277e4d2a21.001.1","section_key":"alert","section_title":"Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 4:07PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL","topic":"weather","document":{"doc_type":"alert","doc_date":"2026-07-11","source_url":"https://api.weather.gov/alerts/urn%3Aoid%3A2.49.0.1.840.0.ea04bc78273b8d6ebf61844826d28b277e4d2a21.001.1","accession_number":null,"cik":null,"ticker":null,"issuer_name":null,"edgar_url":null,"primary_entity_key":null,"primary_entity_name":"NWS Lincoln IL"},"word_count":147,"has_tables":false,"body_markdown":"# Special Weather Statement: Special Weather Statement issued July 11 at 4:07PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL\n\n**Severity:** Moderate\n**Certainty:** Observed\n**Urgency:** Expected\n**Areas:** Piatt; Champaign; Vermilion; Scott; Morgan; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Shelby; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence\n**Issued by:** NWS Lincoln IL\n**Sent:** 2026-07-11T16:07:00-05:00\n**Effective:** 2026-07-11T16:07:00-05:00\n**Expires:** 2026-07-11T20:00:00-05:00\n\n## Description\nAtmospheric conditions exist that favor the possible formation of\nweak circulations. Some of these circulations are occurring\nunderneath developing showers and thunderstorms, where a funnel cloud\nmay develop. Once the rain begins, the funnel cloud usually\ndissipates.\n\nLow hanging clouds can also appear to dip up and down at times,\nbut they will not show signs of any rapid rotation. An actual\nfunnel cloud will exhibit spinning in a counter-clockwise direction.\n\nIn rare instances these funnels may briefly touch down. Stay alert\nand be prepared to move to a safe shelter if a funnel cloud\napproaches the ground."}