The Tornado Watch expired at 4 p.m., but there were numerous reports of power outages as well as some damage to structures and buildings as well as knocked down trees around Central Illinois.
Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard said showers and thunderstorms are coming to an end and the severe weather risk is low now.
Ameren Illinois reports there are still more than 18,000 customers without service in the state due to power outages. That number has decreased steadily since the Tornado Watch was issued.
Please be careful out there today. There are multiple reports of power lines being down in Clay and Coles counties due to storm activity. Do not attempt to drive over them. Pay attention to directions from IDOT workers and 1st responders. See an issue: https://t.co/5Qiw7OEDo7
— IDOT District 7 (@IDOTDistrict7) June 18, 2025
2:55 pm — Tornado Watch has been cancelled for areas around Springfield, Decatur, and Effingham. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/IumjLeUzCg
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) June 18, 2025
2 pm — Spotters report a tornado on the ground a couple miles south of Mackinaw. Take cover now if you're in the Mackinaw area! People near Goodfield and Congerville should be ready to move quickly if needed! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/aKpzAxv4I4
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) June 18, 2025
1:39 pm — Tornado Warning extended further northeast in Tazewell County, with the storm southwest of Delavan. Movement is northeast and people from Delavan to Tremont should take tornado precautions now! #ILwx pic.twitter.com/keJKyXYPXr
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) June 18, 2025
Tornado towards Morgan County from Centennial Park Place in Springfield. @NWSLincolnIL @AndyEzard @wics_abc20 pic.twitter.com/kZ0JZEJUCv
— Amy J (@wiersma_amy) June 18, 2025
Damage in Rantoul by the sports complex @NWSLincolnIL pic.twitter.com/P0gW5hDBLY
— Andrew Brown (@cubsfan712) June 18, 2025
Funnel cloud south of foosland @NWSLincolnIL @jacobdickeywx @KevinLighty pic.twitter.com/NOOKQzYwGF
— Tyler Abbott🌪 (@KingAbbottman) June 18, 2025
Tornado damage west of Farmer City, IL @NWSLincolnIL pic.twitter.com/PbiPkbJ6yy
— Nick C. (@Nick_cILtor) June 18, 2025