Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Illinois Counties
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NOAA issued it on April 25, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for multiple counties in central and west central Illinois, with 70 mph wind gusts and nickel-sized hail expected until 9:00 PM CDT.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 25, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Lincoln IL
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Central Illinois.
Alert Details
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Lincoln IL. It is effective from 7:58 PM CDT on April 17, 2026, until 9:00 PM CDT on the same day.
Affected Areas
The warning affects the following counties in Illinois: Cass, Fulton, Knox, Marshall, Mason, Menard, Peoria, Schuyler, Stark, Tazewell, and Woodford. Specific locations include Canton, Beardstown, Lewistown, Wyoming, Farmington, Elmwood, Bluff Springs, Brimfield, Yates City, St. David, Princeville, Trivoli, Bath, Havana, Virginia, Dunlap, Hanna City, Chandlerville, Camp Grove, Edelstein, Peoria, Glasford, Kilbourne, Chillicothe, Manito, Sparland, Pekin, Lacon, Creve Coeur, Marquette Heights, Henry, and Easton.
What You Should Do
Intense thunderstorm lines can produce brief tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. It is best to move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. These storms may cause serious injury and significant property damage.
Expected Conditions
Hazards include 70 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail (0.88 inches). Expect considerable tree damage, and damage to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Timeline
The alert is effective from 7:58 PM CDT on April 17, 2026, and expires at 9:00 PM CDT on April 17, 2026.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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