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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Climate
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Severe T-Storm Watch issued for portions of Central Illinois through 11 pm Tuesday
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) – The National Weather Service has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for portions of Central Illinois, mainly west of the Illinois River. 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 night through Friday A line of thunderstorms will move out of Missouri and into Illinois this evening. These storms should be on a weakening trend as they move into Fulton and Knox Counties, but may still produce severe wind gusts over 58 mph and perhaps an isolated tornado. The Storm Prediction Center has maintained a Level 2 Risk (Slight Risk) west of the Illinois River while areas further east remain in a Level 1 Risk (Marginal Risk). Overall the risk for severe weather for most of our area remains low. These storms will begin to move into western portions of our area between 6 pm and 8 pm then reach the Illinois River between 8 pm and 10pm then I-55 between 10 pm and midnight in a much weaker state. The risk of severe weather is done by 10 pm, but rain and thunderstorms will continue throughout much of the night. Rainfall amounts through Wednesday evening will generally range from 0.50″ to 2.00″ with locally higher amounts up to 4.00″ possible. The heaviest totals are generally favored to fall along and west of the Illinois River. The NWS Office in Lincoln is conducting a computer system update that will keep weather radios off air in Central Illinois through 4 pm on Thursday. If any warnings need to be issued during this update they will come from the NWS Office in Chicago. Download the CiProud 2 Go Weather App to receive warnings. Make sure your location settings are turned on. Here is a map that shows where weather radios are working and not working. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Climate
- Yahoo
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. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-05-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
NWS upgrade to send Central Illinois weather radios offline June 3rd-5th
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — The National Weather Service office in Lincoln will be conducting an update of its Advanced Weather Information Processing System (AWIPS) from approximately 7 am on June 3 through the afternoon of June 5. Due to this scheduled upgrade, all NOAA Weather Radio stations operated by the Lincoln NWS will be off air during this time. The following weather stations are the ones that will be affected: Peoria: WXJ-71 (162.475 MHz, channel 4) Bloomington: KZZ-65 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Galesburg: KZZ-66 (162.400 MHz, channel 1) Champaign: WXJ-76 (162.550 MHz, channel 7) Jacksonville: WXM-90 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Newton: KXI-48 (162.450 MHz, channel 3) Paris: KXI-47 (162.525 MHz, channel 6) Shelbyville: KXI-46 (162.500 MHz, channel 5) Springfield: WXJ-75 (162.400 MHz, channel 1) Some locations, mainly on the edges of county lines, may be close enough in proximity to receive a degraded signal from a nearby operating station. Unfortunately, Peoria County does not have an alternate station close enough to serve as an alternate. For other counties in our area here are some you can try, though a signal may still be difficult to pick up: Counties Alternate Station Fulton, Knox, Mason, Schuyler, Cass, Brown Macomb: (WXJ-92, 162.500 MHz, channel 5) Marshall, McLean, Woodford, Ford Odell: (WXK-24, 162.450 MHz, channel 3) Marshall, Stark, Henry Princeton: (WXL-22, 162.425 MHz, channel 2) Mercer Burlington, IA: (WXN-83, 162.525 MHz, channel 6) Ford, Vermilion Crescent City: (KXI-86, 162.500 MHz, channel 5) Crawford, Lawrence Edwardsport, IN: (WWG-83, 162.425 MHz, channel 2) Edwards Evansville, IN: (KIG-76, 162.550 MHz, channel 7) Brown, Pike Hannibal, MO: (WXK-82, 162.475 MHz, channel 4) Calhoun, Greene, Macoupin Jerseyville: (KXI-70, 162.450 MHz, channel 3) Henry, Mercer Rock Island: (WXJ-73, 162.550 MHz, channel 7) Clay, Fayette, Marion, Wayne Salem: (KXI-49, 162.475 MHz, channel 4) While the weather radio stations will be off air, smartphone apps configured to receive warning information, like the CiProud 2 Go Weather App, will continue to do so. Makes sure you have your locations settings turned on so you can receive these alerts. NOAA Weather Radios are seen as a first line of defense in receiving life saving weather information but it is important to have multiple sources as a form of redundancy. We're looking at a welcomed break from severe weather through the start of next week, but some guidance is pointing to a more active pattern emerging by the end of next week. If this active pattern materializes, we could see a return of severe weather around the time this upgrade is scheduled. Here are additional ways to receive weather information Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Severe Thunderstorm Watches and Tornado Watches have been issued for Central Illinois through 3 a.m. Saturday
Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch for Central Illinois through 3 a.m. Saturday. A dangerous line of thunderstorms will bring destructive winds, tornadoes, and large hail to the region. Your Local Weather Authority has designated today a Severe Weather Alert Day. Key Takeaways Storms are expected from 8 pm to 1 am Friday night Destructive wind gusts of 80 mph are the primary threat Several tornadoes are possible, one or two could be strong Storm movement will be rapid to the northeast at 60-70 mph Peoria, Ill. (WMBD) — Your Local Weather Authority has designated Friday a Severe Weather Alert Day for severe storms Friday evening. All severe hazards are possible including destructive wind gusts over 80 mph, tornadoes, and large hail. Key Takeaways Storms are expected from 8 pm to 1 am Friday night Destructive wind gusts of 80 mph are the primary threat Several tornadoes are possible, one or two could be strong Storm movement will be rapid to the northeast, 60-70 mph The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Central Illinois within a Level 4 Risk (Moderate Risk) for severe storms and have the area highlighted for the potential for widespread severe weather. All forms of severe weather are possible, but the greatest concern areawide is damaging wind. There will be tremendous wind energy with this system and we expect to see widespread gusts over 70 mph with could pockets of gusts over 80 mph. Embedded within these storms, we could see tornadoes and pockets of large hail. We can't rule out a strong tornado (EF-2 or greater), especially over the southwest half of the area. This won't be the worst severe outbreak we've ever seen, but for some, the impacts could be similar to the July 15th, 2024 Derecho. Everyone should remain vigilant and prepared to act in the event severe thunderstorm warnings or tornado warnings are issued. Be prepared for power outages. Friday will be a warm and an increasingly windy day. Strong southeasterly winds gusting up to 40 mph will send temperatures well into the 70s. We'll remain dry throughout the day with storm chances increasing by early evening. Storms are expected to move through the area between 8 pm and 1 am, mainly impacting areas along I-74 between 9 pm and 11 pm. Storms should have a tendency to weaken slightly as they move northeast. That said, storms may still be severe as they pass through La Salle and Livingston Counties, just a touch weaker. Make sure you have multiple ways to receive warning information including a NOAA Weather Radio, the CiProud 2 Go Weather App with you location settings turned on, and enable wireless emergency alerts on your mobile device. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
