Updated on Friday, April 16 at 9:00 p.m. CT:
The National Weather Service has issued a Tornado Watch until 11:00 p.m. for the following counties: Champaign, Clark, Coles, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Moultrie, Piatt and Vermilion. Within the last few hours, multiple tornado warnings have been issued throughout Central Illinois.
Updated on Friday, April 16 at 5:30 p.m. CT:
IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard said Central Illinois could see some storms, severe weather and possible tornadoes Friday night.
Original story:
From IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard: Today’s forecast is expected to be mostly sunny and windy with a chance of a thunderstorm late in the day and a high of 84 degrees. Tonight, thunderstorms are likely with a low of 52 degrees. A few storms could become severe with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible. The storms are ahead of a cold front. Tomorrow is expected to be cloudy and cooler with a high of 58 degrees.