Live weather blog: Another round of severe weather possible across Central Illinois Wednesday morning
The National Weather Service in Lincoln is forecasting another round of possible severe weather Wednesday morning, with large hail, wind gusts of up to 70 mph, and tornadoes possible.
NWS 7:22 a.m update: Severe Thunderstorm Watch expires for Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties
The Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties has expired as the worst of the storms move east of Greater Peoria.
NWS 6:25 a.m. update: Line of storms moving through Greater Peoria
Continuing to track the line of thunderstorms that are moving through central IL this morning. Hail and strong winds are still the main risk at this time. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/ogq2F5ufVz
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Strong storms moving across Central Illinois
We are currently tracking a line of strong storms that have moved into central Illinois. Hail and strong winds are what to expect right now. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/5TY0QJQ551
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Watch for Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties until 11 a.m.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana and Iowa until 11 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/c3asHqYNH0
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
Link: Ameren Illinois reporting power outages following central Illinois storms
More than 8,000 without power as severe weather marches across central Illinois. Check the latest outage map here:
https://outagemap.ameren.com/?wt.mc_id=-twitter-il-3576683855
Reports of damage in Lewistown
Credits to Cory Marshall for the photographs and video taken in Lewistown
Tornado went through Lewistown causing extensive damage! I’m used to chasing them but this is an absolute first for me. @NWSLincolnIL pic.twitter.com/qo2xjoEkfV
— Cory Marshall (@TornadoChaser04) April 5, 2023
NWS: Storm has weakened
We're now warning-free, as the storm responsible for all the severe weather has at last weakened.
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Tornado Warning for Peoria, Pekin and East Peoria areas until 8:30 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Peoria IL, Pekin IL and East Peoria IL until 8:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/kCwrhoZ3Vx
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Tornado Warning for Peoria, Pekin and East Peoria areas until 8:30 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Peoria IL, Pekin IL and East Peoria IL until 8:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/kCwrhoZ3Vx
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford and Fulton Counties until 8:45 p.m.
BULLETIN - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
757 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Western Woodford County in central Illinois...
Eastern Fulton County in west central Illinois...
Northern Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Southern Peoria County in central Illinois...
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 757 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Creve Coeur,
or near Pekin, moving northeast at 45 mph.
HAZARD...Golf ball size hail and 60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
Peoria around 800 PM CDT.
Morton around 805 PM CDT.
East Peoria, Germantown Hills and Bay View Gardens around 810 PM
CDT.
Washington around 815 PM CDT.
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning Continues for Peoria, Pekin and East Peoria areas until 8:45 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Peoria IL, Pekin IL and East Peoria IL until 8:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain golf ball sized hail! pic.twitter.com/qaHO8DTEye
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Tornado Warning for portions of Peoria, Tazewell, Mason and Fulton Counties until 8:15 p.m.
BULLETIN - EAS ACTIVATION REQUESTED
Tornado Warning
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
743 PM CDT Tue Apr 4 2023
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
East central Fulton County in west central Illinois...
West central Tazewell County in central Illinois...
North central Mason County in central Illinois...
Southwestern Peoria County in central Illinois...
* Until 815 PM CDT.
* At 743 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 7 miles east of St. David, or 8 miles southeast of
Canton, moving east at 40 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
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 dangerous storm will be near...
Manito around 750 PM CDT.
Glasford around 755 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
South Pekin, Pekin, Bartonville, Creve Coeur and Marquette Heights.
This includes Interstate 474 between mile markers 2 and 9.
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.
NWS: Tornado Warning for Canton, Bartonville and Pekin areas until 8:15 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Pekin IL, Canton IL and Bartonville IL until 8:15 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/P1k9wxoak8
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
7:39 p.m. confirmed tornado in Fulton County traveling NE toward Peoria County
7:39 PM on 4/4/23
— Peoria County Govt (@peoriacounty) April 5, 2023
Confirmed tornado in Fulton County traveling NE toward Peoria County. Begin seeking shelter. https://t.co/IkyqdtL2kF
NWS: Confirmed tornado near Bryant in Fulton County
Confirmed tornado north of Bryant, IL. Downstream locations should be in their safe places now - St. David, Canton. #ilwx https://t.co/JBdZiEKl6C
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Tornado Warning Fulton County including Canton, Glasford and Saint David areas until 8:00 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Canton IL, Glasford IL and Saint David IL until 8:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/wZL6LRt1R9
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for areas including Peoria, Pekin and East Peoria until 8:00 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Peoria IL, Pekin IL and East Peoria IL until 8:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain two inch sized hail! pic.twitter.com/orUrJ4nRkZ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS: Tornado Warning for Fulton County until 7:45 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Lewistown IL, Saint David IL and Goofy Ridge IL until 7:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/C4dsifAGAW
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 5, 2023
NWS Tornado Warning for Lewistown, Cuba and Vermont areas until 7:30 p.m.
Trained spotters confirmed a tornado 5 ENE of Fandon, IL. Seek shelter NOW if you are in the polygon! #ilwx https://t.co/cXW8UKkBZr
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 4, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Fulton and Schuyler Counties until 7:15 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Fulton County, IL, Schuyler County, IL until 7:15 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/wem0QaYGVb
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 4, 2023
Tornado warning issued for Macomb area
The Macomb area is now under a tornado warning until 7:15 p.m. This storm system is heading east. The Peoria area is under a tornado watch until 10 p.m.
Tornado Warning including Macomb IL, Colchester IL and Industry IL until 7:15 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/YWHUO9uUOs
— NWS Tornado (@NWStornado) April 4, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Fulton and Schuyler Counties until 6:45 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Beardstown IL, Rushville IL and Astoria IL until 6:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/XVNIJYOSBQ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 4, 2023
NWS: Tornado Watch extended to include Peoria, Woodford and Tazewell Counties until 10:00 p.m.
WATCH COUNTY NOTIFICATION FOR WATCH 115
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE LINCOLN IL
540 PM CDT TUE APR 4 2023
ILC017-057-123-125-143-169-179-203-050300-
/O.EXA.KILX.TO.A.0115.000000T0000Z-230405T0300Z/
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 115 TO
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING
IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 8 COUNTIES
IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS
MARSHALL MASON PEORIA
TAZEWELL WOODFORD
IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
CASS FULTON SCHUYLER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BEARDSTOWN, CANTON, EUREKA, HAVANA,
LACON, PEKIN, PEORIA, AND RUSHVILLE.
Peoria County not yet under tornado watch, but severe weather still anticipated
Peoria County is not included in the tornado watch issued by the National Weather Service for a large swath of western Illinois earlier this afternoon. But neighboring counties are.
3:31 PM on April 4, 2023
— Peoria County Govt (@peoriacounty) April 4, 2023
Peoria County is not yet under a tornado watch, but the bordering counties of Knox and Stark are. We are, however, under an enhanced to moderate risk for severe weather, especially in the Elmwood to Princeville areas. https://t.co/h3GSKw6NdW
NWS: Tornado Watch issued for part of Illinois including Knox and Stark Counties until 10:00 p.m.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Iowa and Missouri until 10 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/DYwcL4fEQ6
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 4, 2023
NWS Storm Prediction Center 1:51 p.m. update
1:51pm CDT #SPC_MD 0456 , #ilwx #iawx #mowx, https://t.co/vb7GuOnUKI pic.twitter.com/ONi4CGdIHK
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) April 4, 2023
Barn collapses in Bureau County
A barn collapsed at the Bureau County Fairgrounds in Princeton, about an hour north of Peoria.
What's happening to the north
Things are still calm in Central Illinois, but a storm system is sweeping through northern Illinois this afternoon.
Here's the latest update from the NWS office in Chicago:
[12:50 PM CDT 4/4/2023] This is another dangerous storm with damaging hail and wind! Golf ball sized hail was just reported in Sandwich IL! Take cover away from windows if you're in its path! #ILwx https://t.co/5o5Urq11HF
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) April 4, 2023
One way this storm system could play out
One NWS model shows a powerful storm system moving into the Peoria area between 6-9 p.m. More waves would move in on a cold front between 2-4 a.m. Wednesday.
Here is one model's take on how storm's may evolve later today. Much of the area will remain "capped", which will prevent storms from developing (imagine a lid on a pot of boiling water). Areas west of the IL River have the best chance of eroding the CAP by early this evening... pic.twitter.com/m7o2MRUKdu
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 4, 2023
If this occurs, storms will quickly develop & become severe with the primary threat window between 6-9 pm. Additional waves of strong/severe storms will move through late tonight (after 2-4 am) into Wed morning across the entire area as a cold front moves through. #ilwx
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 4, 2023