Hazardous Weather Outlook
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
Issued by NWS Central Illinois
748 FLUS43 KILX 161642 HWOILX Hazardous Weather Outlook National Weather Service Lincoln IL 1142 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025 ILZ027>031-036>038-040>043-047>053-171645- Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler- Mason-Logan-De Witt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-Christian- Macon- 1142 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and west central Illinois. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are expected this afternoon and early evening. Some of these storms could be strong to severe, with damaging wind gusts and heavy rain the primary concerns. Tornado probabilities are low, but would be most likely north of Peoria if it one were to occur. Additional storms may overspread portions of central Illinois overnight, with heavy rain the primary hazard. Heat index values will peak around 100 to 105 degrees this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. There will be daily chances for showers and thunderstorms Thursday through Tuesday. The severe threat is uncertain at this time. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required this afternoon and evening. The most likely time frame is 3 pm to 8 pm. $$ ILZ044>046-054>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-171645- Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby- Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence- 1142 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025 This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois and southeast Illinois. .DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight. Scattered thunderstorms are expected late this afternoon and early evening. Some of these storms could be strong to locally severe, with damaging wind gusts and heavy rain the primary concerns. Additional storms may overspread portions of the region overnight, with heavy rain the primary hazard. Heat index values will peak around 100 to 105 degrees this afternoon. .DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Thursday through Tuesday. There will be daily chances for showers and thunderstorms Thursday through Tuesday. A few severe storms are possible south of I-70 Thursday afternoon. Otherwise the severe threat remains low or is uncertain further out. .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT... Spotter activation may be required this evening. The most likely time frame is 6 pm to 11 pm. $$ Geelhart