Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued March 3 at 2:57PM CST by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 12:57pm
Expires:
March 3, 2026 - 1:15pm
Description:
At 257 PM CST, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Glasford, or 8 miles west of Pekin, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Minor hail damage to vegetation is possible.
Locations impacted include...
Peoria, Pekin, East Peoria, Morton, Washington, Bartonville, Creve
Coeur, West Peoria, Marquette Heights, Tremont, Bellevue, Glasford,
Mapleton, Peoria International Airport, North Pekin, Groveland,
Kingston Mines, Smithville, and Powerton.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 155 between mile markers 24 and 31.
Interstate 474 between mile markers 4 and 14.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 91 and 102.
Instruction:
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
This storm may intensify, so be certain to monitor local radio
stations and available television stations for additional information
and possible warnings from the National Weather Service.
Area Description:
Peoria; Woodford; Tazewell
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov