Active pattern: Strong storms and much needed rain headed to Central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — The month of May ended up near average temperature wise but finished more than two inches below average in precipitation. The weather pattern will turn stormier and more unsettled through the end of the week bringing Central Illinois some much needed rain
Key Takeaways
Strong to severe storms possible Tuesday evening
Damaging wind gusts the primary threat, brief tornado possible
Periods of rain showers through Wednesday morning
Additional rounds of rain Thursday through Friday
A few decaying showers and isolated non-severe storms will be possible throughout the day on Tuesday, mainly west of the Illinois River. Better chances for showers and storms will arrive Tuesday evening as a more organized line of storms heads our direction. The storms will likely be weakening as they move into the area after 7 pm but still may produce damaging wind gusts and perhaps an isolated tornado.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed some areas west of the Illinois River within a Level 2 Risk (Slight Risk) where the risk of severe weather is highest. The risk of severe weather should end by midnight though periods of rain and storms will continue overnight and through Wednesday morning as the front stalls. It looks like we'll become dry Wednesday afternoon and should remain dry through Wednesday night. Rainfall amounts through Wednesday will generally range from 1.00″ to 2.00″, though locally higher amounts over 3.00″ are possible west of the Illinois River.
Showers and storms will redevelop Thursday afternoon/evening and continue into Friday. As of now sever weather appears unlikely. These showers and storms should bring an additional 0.50″ to 1.00″ of rain to the area which will result in an area wide total of 1.00″ to 3.00″ with locally higher amounts up to 4.00″ possible west of the Illinois River.
The NWS office in Lincoln will be getting a software update that will take weather radios off air for portions of Central Illinois from 7 am on Tuesday, June 3rd through 4 pm on Thursday, June 5th.
The update is to the NWS AWIPS computer system, which they use to display and integrate weather and water information, and to send life-saving information, such as weather and water warnings, to the public. During this update, forecasts and warning information will come from their backup offices in Chicago and St. Louis.
The map below shows which counties will be left without weather radio coverage over the next few days. Counties with partial coverage may be able to pick up a signal from a neighboring radio tower, but the signal will likely be degraded and still may not alert when a warning is issued. There will be no service available in Peoria and Tazewell Counties.
We do have a conditional risk for severe storms on Tuesday evening so makes sure to download the CiProud 2 Go Weather App to receive weather information.
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