Illinois Special Weather Statement | Effective 05/07/2026 13:16

Headline: 
Special Weather Statement issued May 7 at 3:16PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event: 
Special Weather Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
May 7, 2026 - 1:16pm
Expires: 
May 7, 2026 - 1:30pm
Description: 
At 315 PM CDT, broadcast media reported a strong thunderstorm near East Peoria, moving east at 30 mph. HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and nickel size hail. SOURCE...Broadcast media. IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible. Locations impacted include... Peoria, East Peoria, Washington, Metamora, Germantown Hills, and Peoria Heights. This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 92 and 95.
Instruction: 
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Area Description: 
Peoria; Woodford; Tazewell
Forcast Office: 
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov