Edward D. Yoder for Macon County Board D-4

Macon County Weather for Monday, April 27, 2026

CANCELLED AS OF 8:08 pm 4/27/26

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🚨 Severe Weather OUTLOOK, April 27, 2026 | Macon County 🚨

Be prepared for an active and potentially dangerous weather day from start to finish.

⏰ Early Morning (4-5 AM):
Storms move in to start the day, followed by on-and-off showers and storms through the afternoon.

⚠️ Severe Threat-ALL hazards possible:
🌧️ Heavy rain up to 2.74" → flooding in low-lying & urban areas
💨 Winds 40–45 mph, gusts up to 60–70 mph → tree damage & power outages
⛈️ Storms could become severe at any point

🌪️ Evening Tornado Potential:
This will depend on how the day plays out:
➡️ Less rain + more sunshine = higher tornado risk
➡️ Tornadoes, if they develop, could be strong (up to EF-3)

🚨 IMPORTANT:
Uncertainty remains, so treat this as an ACTIVE threat all day.

✔️ Have multiple ways to receive warnings
✔️ Know your safe place/shelter location
✔️ TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY when warnings are issued
❗ Do NOT wait to confirm — seconds matter

Stay weather aware and stay safe, Macon County.

🚨 Severe Weather OUTLOOK, April 27, 2026 | Macon County 🚨

Be prepared for an active and potentially dangerous weather day from start to finish.

⏰ Early Morning (4-5 AM):
Storms move in to start the day, followed by on-and-off showers and storms through the afternoon.

⚠️ Severe Threat-ALL hazards possible:
🌧️ Heavy rain up to 2.74" → flooding in low-lying & urban areas
💨 Winds 40–45 mph, gusts up to 60–70 mph → tree damage & power outages
⛈️ Storms could become severe at any point

🌪️ Evening Tornado Potential:
This will depend on how the day plays out:
➡️ Less rain + more sunshine = higher tornado risk
➡️ Tornadoes, if they develop, could be strong (up to EF-3)

🚨 IMPORTANT:
Uncertainty remains, so treat this as an ACTIVE threat all day.

✔️ Have multiple ways to receive warnings
✔️ Know your safe place/shelter location
✔️ TAKE ACTION IMMEDIATELY when warnings are issued
❗ Do NOT wait to confirm — seconds matter

Stay weather aware and stay safe, Macon County.

🚧 Road Closure Notification 🚧

♻️ Paint & Electronic Recycling Schedule ♻️

Macon County Environmental will be starting our regular Collections next week! See the flyer posted for details. Tell your friends, and don't forget to download our new APP RECYCLE COACH to see our calendar with all of our events so you never miss one!

Senior Freeze 🥶 Save on Your Property Taxes!!

Announcement from the Whitmore Township Tax Assessor:

🔥 Annual Prescribed Burn of the Oakley Sediment Basin March 23/23, 2026 🔥

“The City of Decatur will be conducting our annual prescribed burn on either March 23, 2026 or March 24, 2026, at the Oakley Sediment Basin. This burn will be conducted by certified and experienced individuals in the safest manner possible. Local fire agencies will be notified. The burn will start late morning and end in the afternoon. Let me know if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Jennifer Gunter
Water Resource & Lake Manager
City of Decatur
217-450-2136
[email protected]”

THANK YOU for voting in the March 17, 2026 Illinois Primary!!

Macon County is short on Republican Election Judges for the March 17 Primary Election. Training required. Pay is $200 for the entire day. Please contact the Macon County Clerk’s Office if you’re interested to in participating in our election process!!

The Macon County Board voted to accept a generous donation from the Howard G. Buffet Foundation for all of the fire departments that serve Macon County.

🚧 Rea’s Bridge Road Closure January 6 🚧

Storm Debris Pick Up Information 👇

OUTDATED POST

12/30/25

December 28th Tornado

Debris Removal Areas and Schedule