Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell Counties in 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 parts of central Illinois, including Pekin and Mapleton, effective until 12:15 AM CDT.
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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 portions of central and west central Illinois. The alert was issued at 11:34 PM CDT on March 10, 2026, after radar indicated a severe storm moving through the region.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the following geographic regions:
- East central Fulton County
- Central Tazewell County
- North central Mason County
- Southwestern Peoria County
Specific locations impacted include Pekin, South Pekin, and Mapleton. This warning also encompasses Interstate 155 between mile markers 17 and 21, and Interstate 474 between mile markers 3 and 10.
Expected Conditions
At 11:33 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near St. David, or near Lewistown, moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include:
- Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which are expected to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
- Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.
Timeline
The warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 12:15 AM CDT on March 11, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 2:00 AM CDT for central and west central Illinois.
What You Should Do
For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather updates for further developments.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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