Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Central Tazewell County, Illinois
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 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 central Tazewell County until 8:30 PM CST, with 60 mph wind gusts and quarter-size hail expected.
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- Record type
- Severe Thunderstorm Warning
- Affected area
- Central Illinois
- Issued
- April 6, 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
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.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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