Despite lots of sunshine and warm temperatures on Monday, Central Illinoisans should brace themselves for severe storms on Tuesday.
The storms are expected to start in the late afternoon on Tuesday and continue through the evening and overnight, according to the National Weather Service.
IPM News meteorologist Andrew Pritchard says for now the risk of storms appears highest between 5 PM and 12 AM on Tuesday. The Storm Prediction Center has outlined an ‘Enhanced Risk’ level 3 out of 5 risk across portions of Champaign County/central Illinois, Pritchard says.
Strong winds, hail, a few tornadoes, heavy rain, and some flooding are all possible.
Severe thunderstorms are expected across central Illinois starting late Tuesday afternoon/evening, continuing overnight. All severe hazards will be possible: damaging wind, large hail, and a few tornadoes. Heavy rain & localized flooding may also develop. pic.twitter.com/AZw0nXxe7C
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 9, 2026
Breezy and warm conditions will be in place to start the week. Severe storms are expected Tuesday afternoon and evening with the threat for storms continuing into Wednesday. pic.twitter.com/9xaANpvO34
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) March 9, 2026