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Yahoo
09-05-2025
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Shootin' The Breeze: Can You See Us?
Peoria, IL (WMBD) – Notice anything different? We have video now! Welcome to season three of Shootin' The Breeze. Your Local Weather Authority is back for another episode of weather chat, and terrible jokes. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
20-04-2025
- Climate
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Tornado Watch for central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — A tornado watch has been issued through 11 p.m. tonight, and it includes western and central Illinois. Easter Sunday sees the area under a level one and two risk for severe weather as we roll through the evening and overnight. Some key points: Timing will be about 6 p.m. to midnight Damaging winds up to 75 mph A low but not zero tornado risk Large hail possible but not as high of a risk Stayed tuned with Your Local Weather Authority with the latest weather updates. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Climate
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Severe weather alert: Tornado and wind risks in central Illinois
PEORIA, Ill (WMBD) — Your Local Weather Authority has designated Wednesday a Severe Weather Alert Day due to a growing risk of severe storms Wednesday afternoon. Key Takeaways Severe storms are possible between 1 pm and 6 pm All severe hazards possible 65 MPH wind gusts Half dollar size hail A few tornadoes, potentially strong Gusty gradient winds up to 45 mph expected through Wednesday night Rain changing to snow Wednesday night There's been a big upgrade from the Storm Prediction Center which now places most of Central Illinois within a Level 3 Risk (Enhanced Risk) for severe storms. A lot has changed since Tuesday morning as model guidance continues to trend towards a rapidly destabilizing environment Wednesday afternoon. With ample shear this should lead to the development of scattered low-topped supercells capable of producing tornadoes, some of which could be strong if the worst-case scenario comes through. The greatest tornado risk is near and north of I-74. In addition to tornadoes these storms will be capable of producing damaging wind gusts up to 65 mph and half dollar size hail. These storms will be more hit-or-miss compared to the storms that came through on Friday night, so not everyone will see severe storms, but this has the potential to be a localized tornado outbreak for our area. A few rain showers will be possible in the morning with the window for strong to severe thunderstorms opening in the afternoon. A broken band of thunderstorms will develop along the cold front and move to the northeast at 30 mph. The current timing of the system has storms passing through the area between 1 pm and 6 pm. Temperatures will drop quickly behind the front with additional showers pushing in from the west. Rain will redevelop in the evening but will change to snow after midnight as temperatures fall into the low to mid 30s. Snow accumulations will be similar to what we saw Sunday morning with amounts ranging from a trace to 3.0″, highest west of the Illinois River, and mainly confined to grassy and elevated surfaces. Peoria could see up to 2.0″ of snow. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-03-2025
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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.
Yahoo
13-03-2025
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Severe Weather Alert Day: Destructive winds and tornadoes expected Friday night
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 7 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 7 pm and midnight, 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. Unlike our previous storm system this storm will not result in widespread heavy rain. There will certainly be heavy downpours, particularly in the strongest storms, but the storms will be moving fast enough to keep rainfall amounts on the low side and limiting the risk of flooding. For most areas, rainfall amounts will generally be a half inch or less with locally higher amounts possible along and south of I-74. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
