Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Fulton and Peoria Counties in Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of west-central and central Illinois. The alert was issued at 2:32 PM CST following radar indications of a severe weather cell moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning specifically impacts the following geographic regions:

• Northeastern Fulton County in west-central Illinois
• Southwestern Peoria County in central Illinois

Specific locations in the path of the storm include Fairview and Canton.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building immediately. Residents in the warning area should stay away from windows and remain indoors until the threat has passed to avoid potential injury from hail or wind-blown debris.

Expected Conditions

• Hazards: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch) and wind gusts up to 50 MPH.
• Source: Radar indicated.
• Impact: Damage to vehicles is expected due to the size of the hail.
• Storm Movement: As of 2:32 PM CST, the severe thunderstorm was located near Fairview, or near Canton, moving east at 50 mph.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately as of 2:32 PM CST and is scheduled to expire at 3:00 PM CST on March 3, 2026. The storm was projected to reach the Canton area around 2:40 PM CST.