Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Tazewell County, Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for central Tazewell County in central Illinois. This alert was issued at 7:46 PM CST and remains in effect until 8:30 PM CST.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically covers central Tazewell County. Locations in the path of the storm include:

• Pekin
• South Pekin
• Green Valley
• Tremont
• Morton
• Mackinaw

Impacted travel routes include Interstate 155 between mile markers 20 and 31, Interstate 474 between mile markers 13 and 14, and Interstate 74 between mile markers 98 and 106.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Residents should seek shelter immediately to avoid potential injury from wind or hail.

Expected Conditions

At 7:46 PM CST, a severe thunderstorm was located near South Pekin, or 8 miles southwest of Pekin, moving northeast at 30 mph. Radar indicates the following hazards:

• Wind: 60 mph wind gusts capable of causing damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail, which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The alert is effective immediately as of 7:46 PM CST on February 19, 2026. The storm is expected to reach Pekin, South Pekin, and Green Valley around 7:50 PM, Tremont around 8:00 PM, and Morton around 8:05 PM. The warning is currently set to expire at 8:30 PM CST.