Live weather blog: Latest severe weather information
The WCBU newsroom is tracking the severe weather moving through Central Illinois this afternoon and evening. Parts of the region are in a high risk area for tornadoes.
NWS: Severe Weather threat ends for Greater Peoria and areas west of I-55
7:55 pm -- A wide view of the line of severe thunderstorms, with warnings in place from St. Louis to north of Danville. The severe weather threat has ended west of I-55. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/Wf31hpPdWb
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) April 1, 2023
NWS: Latest update 6:52 p.m.
6:52 pm -- Wider view of the storms going through central Illinois. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/oVVNOdARh4
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for areas around Princeville, Dunlap and Wyoming in Peoria and Stark counties
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Princeville IL, Wyoming IL and Dunlap IL until 7:15 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/ze8jZZ3fpO
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
The rain has also brought some rainbows in Dunlap and East Peoria
Current Tornado Warning path
NWS: Concerning image for Logan County and San Jose
6:12 pm -- Closely watching a circulation in northwest Logan County southeast of San Jose. A Tornado Warning is in effect for this area. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/dc1eJBhUnD
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Morton, Lincoln, Springfield
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Springfield IL, Morton IL and Lincoln IL until 6:30 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and golf ball sized hail! pic.twitter.com/6RlLhUU9rM
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Delevan, Minier and Hopedale now under Tornado Warning
Tornado Warning including Delavan IL, Minier IL and Hopedale IL until 6:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/xC21lbkjbr
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Galesburg, Knoxville and Abingdon until 7 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Galesburg IL, Abingdon IL and Knoxville IL until 7:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/pNYO2FzMFg
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Hail in Peoria's Center Bluff
Peoria's Center Bluff impacted by large hail
NWS: Multiple counties including portions of Tazewell County under Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 6:15 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Jacksonville IL, South Jacksonville IL and Mason City IL until 6:15 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/d81SAWRCAg
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS: Latest Storm Prediction Center update
5:20pm CDT #SPC_MD 0410 , #ilwx #wiwx #iawx #mowx #mnwx, https://t.co/289HKIa8KH pic.twitter.com/cEyWlOaRiD
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) March 31, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of Fulton County
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Havana IL, Lewistown IL and Astoria IL until 5:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain two inch sized hail! pic.twitter.com/gRtrJLdvL9
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Peoria County storm photos
4:45 PM on March 31, 2023
— Peoria County Govt (@peoriacounty) March 31, 2023
While we wait for the next storm to come through, here are some follower-submitted photos of the last one. These hail photos were taken in Peoria Heights and Dunlap — feel free to send us pics, but please be smart and safe when snapping shots. pic.twitter.com/iKO2IUVy16
NWS: New round of storms moving quickly toward Illinois River
4:47 pm -- Severe storms in west central Illinois are moving quickly toward the Illinois River. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/zWOVredQvd
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Flooding in Washington
Hail in Washington
NWS update: Storms currently tracking into West Central Illinois
4:06 pm -- Watching these storms near Hannibal, MO as they track into west central Illinois. They have a history of hail up to half dollar size. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/snj9w3anM0
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Eureka, Roanoke and Benson
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Eureka IL, Roanoke IL and Benson IL until 3:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and two inch sized hail! pic.twitter.com/W0heCJl0mm
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS Update 3:22 p.m.
3:22 pm -- Storm spotters are reporting a tornado with this storm south of Eureka. Storm is moving toward Secor, El Paso and I-39. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/9sMKckc7dB
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Wyoming, Toulon and Braford Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Wyoming IL, Toulon IL and Bradford IL until 3:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/nfjmfDqVIW
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS: Tornado Warning for portions of Woodford, Tazewell and McLean Counties until 3:45 p.m.
314 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Woodford County in central Illinois...
Northeastern Tazewell County in central Illinois...
North central McLean County in central Illinois...
* Until 345 PM CDT.
* At 313 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Deer Creek, or near Eureka, moving northeast at 50
mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and hail up to two inches in diameter.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. At 3:10 PM CDT trained
spotters continue to report a rotating wall cloud.
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...
Eureka around 320 PM CDT.
Roanoke and Secor around 330 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include El
Paso.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 39 between mile markers 10 and 28.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 103 and 114.
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.
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LAT...LON 4092 8893 4075 8893 4075 8891 4068 8891
4057 8942 4071 8951 4093 8908 4093 8894
TIME...MOT...LOC 2013Z 246DEG 45KT 4066 8937
TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...2.00 IN
NWS update: Tornado Warning Washington, Eureka and El Paso
Tornado Warning including Washington IL, Eureka IL and El Paso IL until 3:45 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/rVrXszcrPi
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Morton, Washington and Eureka
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Morton IL, Washington IL and Eureka IL until 3:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and two inch sized hail! pic.twitter.com/HtFCuTSG39
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS 3:02 p.m. update: Storm headed to Washington and Morton
3:02 pm -- This severe storm is now east of the Illinois River and will be impacting Washington and Morton shortly. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/CDeEj2Sr1e
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Greater Peoria extended
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Peoria IL, Pekin IL and East Peoria IL until 3:45 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and two inch sized hail! pic.twitter.com/ZPgp4ps8wF
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS 2:49 p.m. update: Peoria area take shelter
2:49 pm -- If you are in the Peoria metro area, it is time for you to take shelter!!! #ILwx https://t.co/IsIRIHaIIZ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS: Pekin area take cover!
2:45 pm -- Strong circulation seen on radar with the storm near Kingston Mines. Storm spotters continue to report significant rotation . If you're in the Pekin area, you should be getting to shelter now! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/iS1mfON2CZ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS 2:45 p.m. update: If you are in the Pekin area, seek shelter
2:45 pm -- Strong circulation seen on radar with the storm near Kingston Mines. Storm spotters continue to report significant rotation . If you're in the Pekin area, you should be getting to shelter now! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/iS1mfON2CZ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS update: Severe Thunderstorm Warning until 3:30 p.m. in El Paso, Tremont and Goodfield
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including El Paso IL, Tremont IL and Goodfield IL until 3:30 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/Ph08hJtJlN
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS 2:38 p.m. update
2:38 pm -- We're getting several reports of a wall cloud with this particular storm southwest of Peoria. It is moving northeast. There was also a recent 1" hail report in Hanna City. A Tornado Warning continues for this storm. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/X0ZkrwItda
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS: Tornado Warning for Portions of Peoria, Tazewell, and Fulton Counties until 3 p.m.
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
231 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
ILC057-143-179-312000-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0012.000000T0000Z-230331T2000Z/
Fulton-Tazewell-Peoria-
231 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 300 PM CDT FOR EAST
CENTRAL FULTON...WEST CENTRAL TAZEWELL AND SOUTHWESTERN PEORIA
COUNTIES...
At 231 PM CDT, a large and extremely dangerous tornado was located
near St. David, or near Canton, moving northeast at 55 mph.
This is a PARTICULARLY DANGEROUS SITUATION. TAKE COVER NOW!
HAZARD...Damaging tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Considerable damage to homes,
businesses, and vehicles is likely and complete destruction
is possible.
The tornado will be near...
Glasford around 240 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include
Pekin.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
To repeat, a large, extremely dangerous and potentially deadly
tornado is developing. To protect your life, 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.
Update NWS Lincoln: Tornado Warning including Canton
Tornado Warning including Canton IL, Glasford IL and Saint David IL until 3:00 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/8besclUYc0
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning in Effect until 3 p.m. for portions of Peoria, Fulton, Tazewell and Woodford Counties
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northwestern Woodford County in central Illinois...
Northeastern Fulton County in west central Illinois...
Northern Tazewell County in central Illinois...
Peoria County in central Illinois...
* Until 300 PM CDT.
* At 217 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lewistown,
moving northeast at 60 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* This severe thunderstorm will be near...
St. David around 225 PM CDT.
Canton around 230 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include
Glasford, Trivoli, Hanna City, Peoria, Bartonville, Creve Coeur, West
Peoria, Bellevue, East Peoria, Dunlap, Chillicothe, Germantown Hills,
Rome, Spring Bay and Bay View Gardens.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 474 between mile markers 0 and 14.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 74 and 101.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central, north
central and west central Illinois.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central, north
central and west central Illinois.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Peoria, Pekin and East Peoria until 3 p.m.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Peoria IL, Pekin IL and East Peoria IL until 3:00 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH and two inch sized hail! pic.twitter.com/2YGQHFWpiJ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Fulton County Continues Until 2:30 PM
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
159 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
ILC057-311930-
/O.CON.KILX.SV.W.0014.000000T0000Z-230331T1930Z/
Fulton-
159 PM CDT Fri Mar 31 2023
...A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 230 PM CDT
FOR FULTON COUNTY...
At 159 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Ipava, or 7
miles west of Lewistown, moving northeast at 70 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
This severe storm will be near...
Lewistown around 205 PM CDT.
Other locations in the path of this severe thunderstorm include Cuba,
St. David and Canton.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 800 PM CDT for central and
west central Illinois.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
&&
LAT...LON 4045 9045 4070 8999 4063 8999 4062 8992
4056 8987 4044 8991 4043 8995 4039 8999
4037 9004 4034 9006 4018 9033 4019 9045
TIME...MOT...LOC 1859Z 230DEG 62KT 4036 9028
HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH
Large hail remains a concern as the storm gets closer to Peoria
1:58 pm -- Signs continue to point toward this storm holding together as it approaches #Peoria. It is projected to reach there within an hour. Large hail remains a concern. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/F5dXO8PgER
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Update from NWS Lincoln
The updated severe weather outlook for this afternoon and evening shows a HIGH RISK (level 5/5) for west central and northwest IL, with a MODERATE RISK (level 4/5) elsewhere. Impacts in central and eastern Illinois will be focused on the 2 to 10 pm time frame. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/tcFwkhw8WO
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Includes Canton
Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Canton IL, Rushville IL and Lewistown IL until 2:30 PM CDT. This storm will contain wind gusts to 70 MPH! pic.twitter.com/gTFXM5UlJ2
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
NWS Lincoln Special Balloon Launch Details
1:40 pm -- For those wanting the specifics, here's the results of our special midday balloon sounding. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/Pzww5ryAcZ
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Storm could reach Peoria within the hour
1:35 pm -- This severe storm is moving into Schuyler County and will threaten Rushville soon. IF the track holds, it would be reaching the Peoria area in about an hour. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/x4moy0rNeP
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
East Peoria City Hall Closing Early
East Peoria City Hall will close at 3 p.m. today, March 31, due to the severe weather forecast. Tazewell County is included in a tornado watch. Be sure to monitor the weather for changes. pic.twitter.com/7AnpUZfwO9
— City of East Peoria (@EastPeoria) March 31, 2023
NWS Central Region Update
A Particularly Dangerous Situation Tornado Watch has been issued for areas shaded in yellow through 8 pm CT. Here's a bit more info on what that means and what actions you should take if your area is included. pic.twitter.com/wIysChyO0g
— NWS Central Region (@NWSCentral) March 31, 2023
NWS Storm Prediction Center Update
A major severe weather outbreak is expected today from the Midwest to the Mid-South. The greatest risk for strong, long-track (potentially violent) tornadoes exists across SE IA, western IL & far northeast MO as well as portions of eastern AR, northern MS, & southwest TN. pic.twitter.com/8sYRg64fLg
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) March 31, 2023
NWS Storm Preparation Tips
We are now in the final stage of planning for severe storms. Make sure you and your loved ones know where your safe place is and are able to get to it quickly this afternoon when a warning is issued. This is a day to take our warnings seriously. pic.twitter.com/YmMVxl5xUe
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
High risk of tornadoes
Parts of IL including #Peoria and Galesburg will be upgraded to a HIGH risk of severe weather for this afternoon/evening. Long track violent tornadoes possible. Last high risk in central IL was 11/17/2013 (Washington's EF4 tornado). Take this situation VERY seriously! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/SCkWgfY5b4
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023
Tornado watch until 8 p.m.
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Iowa, Missouri and Wisconsin until 8 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/FfizOQnilj
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 31, 2023