The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is forecasting thunderstorms, some severe, late Friday into Saturday morning. Check here for the latest forecast and weather information.
A special weather statement has been issued for Rantoul IL, Thomasboro IL and Gifford IL until 1:00 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/RGzXfLhe8Z
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) July 29, 2023
Sirens sounding in Kankakee, #ilwx right now. An ominous shelf cloud just passed overhead with power flashes observed in the city. A tornado does not appear likely per radar. pic.twitter.com/Cm0NjjmhpV
— Andrew Pritchard (@skydrama) July 29, 2023
Thunderstorms are ongoing over portions of Iowa and northern Illinois but will spread southeast into portions of central Illinois. While it remains unsure how far south storms will reach, the map depicts approximate start times if storms do reach your location. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/ZXJs5kW5XX
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) July 29, 2023
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for portions of central Illinois through 2 AM tonight. Conditions are favorable for severe storms with damaging wind gusts to 70 mph the primary concern. Stay alert for any warnings issued for your area and be prepared to seek shelter! pic.twitter.com/J3Hd06i8P8
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) July 29, 2023
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana and Iowa until 2 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/ewZpj5qY7b
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) July 29, 2023
It's going to be a loud night across parts of the Midwest. Looooots of energy being released this evening. pic.twitter.com/efqRPWqK5Q
— Andrew Pritchard (@skydrama) July 28, 2023
3:25 pm — A level 2 risk of severe weather continues this evening north of a Macomb-Danville line, with damaging winds the main concern. Most likely time frame of concern will be 8 pm to midnight in our area. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/r7uZe9z8Cs
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) July 28, 2023
Less humid air starts to push in on Saturday, but will take until Sunday to fully cover the area. The best chances for rain in the near future will be north of I-72/Danville tonight, and south of that line on Saturday. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/eL2xCp0B36
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) July 28, 2023
