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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
551 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

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551 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and west
central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

While a few thunderstorms are possible this morning, storms will
increase across western Illinois early this afternoon and move east.
Some of these storms will be strong to severe, with damaging winds,
hail, and tornadoes all possible. The highest chances for significant
severe weather are west of the Illinois River. Additional storms may
move into the area early this evening, though that is less certain.

Outside of the storms, south winds will gust around 35 mph, causing
some difficult travel on west to east oriented roads.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

West winds will increase Wednesday and gust to around 35 mph, with
difficult travel on north to south oriented roads.

A few thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and night, though
the severe weather risk appears low at this time.

Minor flooding on the Illinois River from Havana to Beardstown will
continue for several more days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and early evening,
with the most likely time frame between 3 pm and 8 pm.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 40 mph.

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551 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for east central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

South winds will gust around 35 mph today, causing some difficult
travel on west to east oriented roads.

Thunderstorms will begin moving into the area by early evening, and
should be out of the state by midnight. Some of these storms will be
strong to severe, with damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes all
possible. However, the tornado threat will be more diminished near
the Indiana border.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

West winds will increase Wednesday and gust to around 35 mph, with
difficult travel on north to south oriented roads.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and night. A
few of these may be on the strong side.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening, with the most likely
time frame between 6 pm and 10 pm.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 40 mph.

$$

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551 AM CDT Tue Apr 16 2024

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Thunderstorms will begin moving into the area by early evening, and
should be out of the state by midnight. Some of these storms will be
strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail being the primary
risks. However, a tornado or two cannot be ruled out.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

West winds will increase Wednesday and gust to around 35 mph, with
difficult travel on north to south oriented roads.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Thursday afternoon and night. A
few of these may be strong to severe, with damaging winds and hail
the primary risks.

Minor flooding on the Wabash River will continue for several more
days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening, with the most likely
time frame between 7 pm and midnight.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 40 mph.

$$

Geelhart