Severe weather hit Central Illinois Thursday afternoon during the 3 o'clock hour, with heavy rain and high winds that knocked down trees.

Several counties in the Regional Radio listening area, were under severe thunderstorm warnings.

Taylorville Police reported trees down all over the city at 3:32, and asked motorists to exercise caution when traveling this afternoon.

Here was the scene at the Miller Media Group studios in Taylorville at 3:20 this afternoon.

Stay tuned to Regional Radio for the latest weather information.