Wind Advisory 9, NWS Lincoln, IL

430 
WWUS73 KILX 161842
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
142 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ027>031-037-038-170400-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0009.250516T1900Z-250517T0400Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-
Including the cities of Eureka, Bloomington, Peoria, Toulon,
Pekin, Lacon, Normal, and Galesburg
142 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this 
  afternoon. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this 
  evening.

* WHERE...Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, and 
  Knox Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...For rural locations where little to no rain 
  fell on Thursday, blowing dust may result in localized diminished 
  visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

If you encounter blowing dust while driving, slow down and pull off 
the roadway as far as possible.

&&

$$

Bumgardner

763 
WWUS73 KILX 162044
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
Issued by National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
344 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ038-170400-
/O.NEW.KILX.DU.Y.0003.250516T2044Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250517T0400Z/
McLean-
Including the cities of Bloomington and Normal
344 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...McLean County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility as low as a half a mile has been 
  reported.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ042>045-053-170000-
/O.NEW.KILX.DU.Y.0003.250516T2044Z-250517T0000Z/
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Macon-
Including the cities of Clinton, Monticello, Decatur, Lincoln,
Urbana, and Champaign
344 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...De Witt, Logan, Macon, Piatt, and Champaign Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Visibility as low as a half a mile has been 
  reported.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-037-170400-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250517T0400Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-
Including the cities of Peoria, Lacon, Galesburg, Eureka, Pekin,
and Toulon
344 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

* WHERE...Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, and Knox 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Meyers

458 
WWUS73 KILX 162127
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
Issued by National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
427 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ046-055-057-170000-
/O.NEW.KILX.HW.W.0001.250516T2127Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.EXA.KILX.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Vermilion-Douglas-Edgar-
Including the cities of Tuscola, Danville, and Paris
427 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds 20 to 25 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Douglas, Edgar, and Vermilion Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ILZ045-170000-
/O.NEW.KILX.HW.W.0001.250516T2127Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILX.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Champaign-
Including the cities of Champaign and Urbana
427 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...For the High Wind Warning, south winds around 30 mph with 
  gusts up to 70 mph. For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility 
  between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Champaign County.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread 
  power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially 
  for high profile vehicles.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and 
avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution 
if you must drive.

&&

$$

ILZ051-052-054-056-061-170000-
/O.EXA.KILX.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Sangamon-Christian-Moultrie-Coles-Shelby-
Including the cities of Shelbyville, Springfield, Charleston,
Mattoon, Sullivan, and Taylorville
427 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...Christian, Sangamon, Shelby, Coles, and Moultrie Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

ILZ038-170400-
/O.CON.KILX.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250517T0400Z/
McLean-
Including the cities of Bloomington and Normal
427 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, visibility between 
  one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust. For the Wind Advisory, 
  southwest winds around 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE...McLean County.

* WHEN...For the Blowing Dust Advisory, until 7 PM CDT this evening. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility. 
  Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could 
  be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ042>044-053-170000-
/O.CON.KILX.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Macon-
Including the cities of Clinton, Monticello, Decatur, and Lincoln
427 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM CDT THIS 
EVENING...

* WHAT...Visibility between one-quarter and one mile in blowing dust.

* WHERE...De Witt, Logan, Macon, and Piatt Counties.

* WHEN...Until 7 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Hazardous driving conditions due to reduced visibility.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons with respiratory problems should make preparations to stay 
indoors until the storm passes. Be ready for a sudden drop in 
visibility to near zero. If you encounter blowing dust or blowing 
sand on the roadway or see it approaching, pull off the road as far 
as possible and put your vehicle in park. Turn the lights all the 
way off and keep foot off the brake pedal. Remember, 'Pull Aside, 
Stay Alive'.

&&

$$

ILZ027>031-037-170400-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250517T0400Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-
Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Lacon, Galesburg, Pekin,
and Toulon
427 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...Southwest winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this 
  afternoon. West winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph this 
  evening.

* WHERE...Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, and Knox 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

SG

498 
WWUS73 KILX 162346
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
Issued by National Weather Service Sioux Falls SD
646 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ045-046-055-057-170100-
/O.EXP.KILX.HW.W.0001.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.EXP.KILX.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Champaign-Vermilion-Douglas-Edgar-
Including the cities of Champaign, Paris, Tuscola, Danville, and
Urbana
646 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...HIGH WIND WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Winds have weakened below criteria, and blowing dust conditions have 
improved. Therefore, will allow both the High Wind Warning and 
Blowing Dust Advisory to expire.

$$

ILZ038-170400-
/O.EXP.KILX.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250517T0400Z/
McLean-
Including the cities of Bloomington and Normal
646 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...
...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph.

* WHERE...McLean County.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

ILZ042>044-051>054-056-061-170100-
/O.EXP.KILX.DU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-250517T0000Z/
Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Coles-
Shelby-
Including the cities of Clinton, Monticello, Shelbyville,
Springfield, Charleston, Mattoon, Lincoln, Sullivan, Taylorville,
and Decatur
646 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...BLOWING DUST ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 7 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

Blowing dust conditions have improved. Therefore, will allow both 
the High Wind Warning and Blowing Dust Advisory to expire.

$$

ILZ027>031-037-170400-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250517T0400Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-
Including the cities of Peoria, Eureka, Lacon, Galesburg, Pekin,
and Toulon
646 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph.

* WHERE...Marshall, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, and Knox 
  Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

SG

551 
WWUS73 KILX 170130
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
830 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ027>031-037-038-170400-
/O.CON.KILX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250517T0400Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Eureka, Pekin,
Lacon, Peoria, Toulon, and Galesburg
830 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING...

* WHAT...West winds 20 to 25 mph with gusts around 40 mph.

* WHERE...Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell, Woodford, and 
  Knox Counties.

* WHEN...Until 11 PM CDT this evening.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree 
  limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Some 
  reduced visibility may occur due to loose dust being blown about.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high 
profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

Geelhart

040 
WWUS73 KILX 170152
NPWILX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
852 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ027>031-037-038-170300-
/O.CAN.KILX.WI.Y.0009.000000T0000Z-250517T0400Z/
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Tazewell-McLean-
Including the cities of Bloomington, Normal, Eureka, Pekin,
Lacon, Peoria, Toulon, and Galesburg
852 PM CDT Fri May 16 2025

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

While a few gusts of 35 to 40 mph will continue the remainder of the 
evening, much of the wind has settled down from earlier.

$$

Geelhart

Area Forecast Discussion...Updated
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
941 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

- There is a slight risk of severe storms east of the IL river
  from mid afternoon into mid evening. There is a level 3 of 5
  (enhanced) risk for severe storms south of I-72, and a level 4
  of 5 (moderate) risk south of I-70. All severe hazards are in
  play.

- Southwest winds gusting 35-45 mph this afternoon will combine
  with relative humidity values below 30% north of I-72 to result
  in increased fire danger. These winds will also result in a
  risk for localized blowing dust, which could briefly diminish
  visibility for motorists.

&&

.UPDATE...
Issued at 938 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

WPC surface analysis depicts an unseasonably strong (981mb)
surface low centered across west-central MN, beneath an expansive
upper level trough apparent on water vapor satellite. As that
upper low meanders towards the east-southeast today, it will phase
with a southern stream shortwave lifting out of the Plains. The
arrival of this southern stream energy across a dryline this
afternoon should foster convective development across a portion of
central/southeast IL, though the northward extent of storms
remains unclear due to uncertainty in moisture return with surface
dewpoints in the mid 40s to mid 50s north of I-72 this morning.
Nonetheless, giving the seasonably strong forcing and weak
capping, the CAMs' depiction of intense convection capable of all
severe hazards remains on track; in addition, the past several
hourly iterations of the HRRR advertise pockets of hurricane force
(74+ mph) wind gusts which seems like a distinct possibility
given all the dry air in place (the entrainment of dry air results
in evaporational cooling and strong negative bouyancy in
thunderstorms). We'll continue to keep our peepers on model
trends, and especially the suite of surface observations and
mesoanalysis data to assess the potential going into early
afternoon. As it stands, the timeframe of greatest concern remains
2-9pm, with areas near I-55 and east at the highest risk (though
areas as far west as the IL River could be impacted).

Bumgardner

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 345 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

SPC Day1 outlook continues an enhanced to moderate risk risk of
severe storms south of I-72 from mid afternoon to mid evening, with
the moderate risk south of I-70. This area has a 30-45% chance of
damaging wind gusts within 25 miles of a point, with 10% or
greater probability of wind gusts 75 mph (hurricane force) or
higher within 25 miles of a point. Areas south of I-70 have a
10-15% chance of tornadoes within 25 miles of a point with a 10%
or greater probability of EF2 or stronger tornadoes within 25
miles of a point. The slight risk of severe storms extends as far
nw as just east of the IL river, and areas east of the IL river
had a 10% or greater probability of 2 inch or larger hail within
25 miles of a point.

SPC issued a Public Severe Weather Outlook (PWO) to address the
moderate risk area over southern parts of IL/IN into east central
and southeast MO and central and western KY. ILX will be doing a
special 18Z sounding today in support of this severe wx risk.
Please stay weather aware today especially if you are east of the
IL river.

Convection had shifted into far southern IL/IN and into southeast
MO tied to a more active frontal boundary early this morning
while nearly clear skies prevailed over central IL CWA. A strong
981 mb low pressure was over far west central MN and weaker 1000
mb low in central KS. Temps at 330 am were in the low to mid 60s
over central IL and upper 60s to near 70F in southeast IL. Much
drier air had moved into central IL with dewpoints ranging from
the 45-50F nw of the IL river, to the mid 60s from Paris, to
Mattoon to Effingham southeast.

A negative tilted mid level trough to move into the mid/upper MS
river valley late today with strong surface low tracking eastward
across central MN and pressure gradient to tighten over central
IL. This will increase SSW winds back to breezy levels during
mid/late morning with wind gusts of 35-45 mph north of I-70 this
afternoon and winds turn WSW to SW. DESI HREF had 20-40% chance of
wind gusts of 45 mph or higher from I-72 north this afternoon.
Strong instability lifts back north into portions of central and
southeast IL during this afternoon with MLCAPES rising to
2000-3700 j/kg east of the IL river by 21Z/4 pm, highest in
southeast IL where 0-6km bulk shear values are 50-70 kts. The 0-3
km helicity is forecast to reach 200-250 m2/s2 by late afternoon
and supports supercells and tornadoes especially in southeast IL.
Convection to start develop along and east of the IL river during
mid afternoon and become more widespread and strong as it shifts
into eastern/se IL during late afternoon and early evening with
passage of cold front. Most of convection should be east of CWA
by sunset. Warm highs today in the mid to upper 80s though should
be a bit shy of record highs in the lower 90s.

Breezy westerly winds prevail tonight and Saturday with gusts
25-30 mph as large low pressure system moves east of Lake Huron.
Mostly sunny Saturday with cooler highs in the low to mid 70s.
Light wind on Sunday with increasing clouds from the sw by Sunday
afternoon and have slight chance of showers sw CWA later Sunday.
Seasonable highs Sunday in the mid to upper 70s.

More active weather pattern returns during next week, with
chances of showers and some thunderstorms Sunday night and Monday,
and higher chances of convection and heavier rainfall Monday
night through Tue evening per blended forecast. Though models
still differ with evolution of storm systems translating eastward
through the MO, mid MS and Ohio river valleys during Mon through
Wed frame. Highs in the low to mid 70s Monday to cool into the low
to mid 60s Wed and mid to upper 60s Thu. Seasonably cool lows Wed
and Thu nights in the mid to upper 40s.

07

&&

.AVIATION...  (For the 12z TAFs through 12z Saturday Morning)
Issued at 555 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

Patchy fog to be south of central IL airports early this morning,
mainly from I-70 south. Otherwise SSW winds to increase to 17-24
kts with gusts 25-35 kts this afternoon and veer sw. A cold front
moving in from the west will bring about a 2 hour period of
thunderstorms with possible IFR to MVFR conditions from 20-24Z
starting at PIA 1st and reaching CMI last. Stronger winds are
possible with thunderstorms with gusts of 40-50 kts or higher
possible from I-55 eastward. Winds veer west behind the cold front
after sunset this evening at 13-18 kts with gusts 23-28 kts which
continue into Saturday morning. Broken 4-6k ft stratocumulus
clouds spread se over the central IL airports from 03-06Z tonight
and these clouds to scatter out Saturday morning.

07

&&

.FIRE WEATHER...
Issued at 315 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

The latest RAP and HRRR models continue to show dewpoints dropping
sufficiently to bring RH values into the 20-30% range north of I-72
late morning and afternoon. Combining this with south to southwest
winds gusting 35-45 mph this afternoon and shifting west to southwest
will increase the risk for erratic fire behavior, so we recommend
limiting or at least using extra precautions with any burning
activities during the late morning into early evening. A special
weather statement was issued for areas from I-72 northward to address
the enhanced fire danger today.

Bumgardner/Huettl

&&

.CLIMATE...
Issued at 300 AM CDT FRI May 16 2025

Peoria IL tied a record high of 93F on May 15th which was 1st
set in 1894. The normal high temperature on this day is 74.

Record temperatures for today May 16:

&&

.CLIMATE...
Issued at 300 AM CDT FRI May 16 2025

Peoria IL tied a record high of 93F on May 15th which was 1st
set in 1894. The normal high temperature on this day is 74.

Record temperatures for today May 16:

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
None.
&&

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
437 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>053-170945-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-
437 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Another round of severe weather is expected this afternoon and
evening across portions of central and southeast Illinois. All
severe weather hazards including large hail exceeding 2 inches in
diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, and a tornado
are possible. The severe storm potential is highest to the south of
I-72.

Dry and gusty conditions could support rapid fire spread and blowing
dust this afternoon, mainly in areas north of I-72.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The risk for severe weather then returns on Monday across portions of
west central Illinois and again on Tuesday as slow moving system
moves across the region. Locally heavy rain is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 50 mph.

ILZ054>057-061>063-066>068-071>073-170945-
Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-
Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
437 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Another round of severe weather is expected this afternoon and
evening across portions of central and southeast Illinois. All
severe weather hazards including large hail exceeding 2 inches in
diameter, thunderstorm wind gusts exceeding 70 mph, and a strong
tornado are possible. The severe storm potential is highest to the
south of I-72.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

The risk for severe weather then returns on Tuesday as slow moving
system moves across the region. Locally heavy rain is also possible.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.

Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 50 mph.

Deubelbeiss

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1003 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0647 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SW Armington          40.32N 89.34W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Broadcast Media

            Delayed report. Photos show a farm
            outbuilding completely destroyed, power
            poles down, and sheet metal strewn about the
            property. A damage survey may be needed in
            this area. Time estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSW Warrensburg       39.92N 89.07W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSW Warrensburg       39.89N 89.09W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ESE Latham            39.95N 89.12W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.73W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Delayed report. Social media photos show
            large tree limbs down onto and around a
            house. Some interior home damage occurred.

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Erwin

Preliminary Local Storm Report...Summary
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1004 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0617 PM     Hail             Pleasant Plains         39.87N 89.92W
05/15/2025  M0.70 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Estimated 55 mph wind gust at the same time.

0617 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Pleasant Plains         39.87N 89.92W
05/15/2025  E55 MPH          Sangamon           IL   Fire Dept/Rescue

            Dime sized hail occurred at the same time.

0620 PM     Hail             Bartonville             40.65N 89.66W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       Peoria             IL   Trained Spotter

0622 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 NW Peoria             40.75N 89.63W
05/15/2025  M60 MPH          Peoria             IL   Trained Spotter

0623 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 NW Salisbury          39.91N 89.84W
05/15/2025                   Menard             IL   Law Enforcement

            Sign blown over on highway 97 near Hurie
            Avenue, and farm shed destroyed on Hurie
            Avenue west of highway 97.

0625 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NW Peoria Heights     40.76N 89.59W
05/15/2025                   Peoria             IL   NWS Employee

            10 inch tree branch snapped. Time estimated
            by radar.

0626 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 N Athens              39.98N 89.73W
05/15/2025                   Menard             IL   Law Enforcement

            Wind-driven hail damage to a residence north
            of Athens.

0627 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Athens                  39.96N 89.72W
05/15/2025                   Menard             IL   Emergency Mngr

            Scattered tree damage occurred throughout
            town.

0627 PM     Hail             Athens                  39.96N 89.72W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       Menard             IL   Emergency Mngr

0627 PM     Hail             Athens                  39.96N 89.73W
05/15/2025  E1.50 Inch       Menard             IL   Public

            Ping pong ball size hail at the city park.

0629 PM     Hail             2 N Athens              39.99N 89.72W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Menard             IL   Trained Spotter

            Time estimated by radar.

0630 PM     Hail             Creve Coeur             40.64N 89.60W
05/15/2025  M0.70 Inch       Tazewell           IL   Trained Spotter

0630 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SE Bay View Garden    40.80N 89.50W
05/15/2025                   Woodford           IL   Trained Spotter

            Numerous trees damaged, along with some
            outbuildings. Time estimated from radar.

0635 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 S Hartsburg           40.21N 89.45W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Public

            Report of two semi trucks blown over on
            I-155 near mile marker 3. Report was relayed
            by emergency manager and time was estimated
            by radar.

0638 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     4 E New Holland         40.18N 89.51W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Emergency Mngr

            significant damage to a home. power line
            down nearby.

0638 PM     Hail             Elkhart                 40.02N 89.48W
05/15/2025  M1.50 Inch       Logan              IL   Emergency Mngr

0638 PM     Hail             Hartsburg               40.25N 89.44W
05/15/2025  M0.70 Inch       Logan              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Estimated 50 mph winds occurred at the same
            time.

0638 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Elkhart                 40.02N 89.48W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Public

            Trees down. Social media report.

0641 PM     Hail             5 W Washburn            40.92N 89.39W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       Woodford           IL   Public

0642 PM     Hail             1 NE Grandview          39.83N 89.60W
05/15/2025  E0.75 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

0643 PM     Hail             2 NW Broadwell          40.09N 89.47W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Logan              IL   Trained Spotter

            Corrects location on previous report from
            Broadwell.

0643 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 NW Broadwell          40.09N 89.47W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Trained Spotter

            A large tree was split with half of the tree
            falling over. Golf ball sized hail also
            occurred around this time. Time estimated by
            radar.

0647 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 SW Armington          40.32N 89.34W
05/15/2025                   Logan              IL   Broadcast Media

            Delayed report. Photos show a farm
            outbuilding completely destroyed, power
            poles down, and sheet metal strewn about the
            property. A damage survey may be needed in
            this area. Time estimated by radar.

0648 PM     Hail             1 W Lincoln             40.15N 89.38W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Logan              IL   Emergency Mngr

0648 PM     Hail             3 W Lincoln             40.16N 89.41W
05/15/2025  E1.00 Inch       Logan              IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

0649 PM     Hail             NWS Lincoln             40.15N 89.34W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       Logan              IL   NWS Employee

0659 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Broadwell               40.07N 89.44W
05/15/2025  M62 MPH          Logan              IL   Mesonet

            Mesonet station UR707 Broadwell.

0659 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Mclean                  40.32N 89.17W
05/15/2025  M60 MPH          McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

0700 PM     Hail             3 NE Shirley            40.44N 89.03W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   NWS Employee

0702 PM     Hail             3 N Shirley             40.46N 89.06W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

0702 PM     Hail             1 SW Bloomington        40.47N 89.00W
05/15/2025  E0.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

0703 PM     Hail             3 SW Bloomington        40.45N 89.03W
05/15/2025  M1.25 Inch       McLean             IL   NWS Employee

0703 PM     Funnel Cloud     2 SSE Riverton          39.82N 89.52W
05/15/2025                   Sangamon           IL   Trained Spotter

            Small funnel reported by trained spotter.

0703 PM     Hail             2 W Bloomington         40.49N 89.04W
05/15/2025  E0.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

0703 PM     Hail             1 SW Bloomington        40.47N 89.00W
05/15/2025  E1.25 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

0704 PM     Hail             1 SW Bloomington        40.47N 89.00W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

0705 PM     Hail             Bloomington             40.48N 88.99W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

0705 PM     Hail             1 N Normal              40.52N 88.98W
05/15/2025  M2.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Emergency Mngr

            Photo provided measuring the hail. Time
            estimated by radar.

0705 PM     Hail             4 W Bloomington         40.50N 89.06W
05/15/2025  E1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

0705 PM     Hail             2 W Bloomington         40.49N 89.04W
05/15/2025  E1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Quarter (1.00 in.).

0706 PM     Hail             1 WNW Normal            40.51N 89.00W
05/15/2025  M2.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Social media report with photo provided
            measuring the hail with a ruler. Time
            estimated by radar.

0706 PM     Hail             Normal                  40.51N 88.98W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Emergency Mngr

0706 PM     Hail             2 NNW Central Illinois  40.50N 88.93W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   NWS Employee

0708 PM     Hail             Normal                  40.51N 88.98W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

0708 PM     Hail             Normal                  40.51N 88.98W
05/15/2025  E1.25 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Half Dollar (1.25 in.).

0708 PM     Hail             1 W Bloomington         40.48N 89.02W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Broadcast Media

0708 PM     Hail             2 E Bloomington         40.48N 88.96W
05/15/2025  M2.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

            Corrects location of previous report from 2
            E Central Illinois Airport.

0708 PM     Hail             1 NW Central Illinois A 40.49N 88.93W
05/15/2025  E0.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Dime (0.75 in.).

0710 PM     Hail             1 SW Normal             40.50N 89.00W
05/15/2025  M1.50 Inch       McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

0711 PM     Hail             Heyworth                40.31N 88.98W
05/15/2025  M0.70 Inch       McLean             IL   Trained Spotter

0711 PM     Hail             2 NE Normal             40.54N 88.97W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Report from mPING: Golf Ball (1.75 in.).

0711 PM     Hail             1 E Normal              40.51N 88.97W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

0711 PM     Hail             3 N Shirley             40.46N 89.06W
05/15/2025  M1.00 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

0715 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ENE Mechanicsburg     39.82N 89.37W
05/15/2025                   Sangamon           IL   Public

            4 power poles down east of Mechanicsburg.
            Time estimated from radar.

0718 PM     Hail             Chenoa                  40.74N 88.72W
05/15/2025  M0.88 Inch       McLean             IL   Emergency Mngr

0718 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 WSW Chenoa            40.73N 88.77W
05/15/2025  M65 MPH          McLean             IL   Mesonet

0720 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     3 WNW Towanda           40.58N 88.95W
05/15/2025  M60 MPH          McLean             IL   Mesonet

            Mesonet station FW2710 Towanda.

0720 PM     Hail             2 WNW Berry             39.73N 89.50W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Public

            Along highway 29 between Rochester and
            Berry. Social media report.

0722 PM     Hail             Roby                    39.74N 89.40W
05/15/2025  M1.25 Inch       Christian          IL   Public

            Estimated from pictures posted on social
            media.

0723 PM     Hail             Chenoa                  40.74N 88.72W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       McLean             IL   Emergency Mngr

0725 PM     Hail             1 WSW Chenoa            40.74N 88.73W
05/15/2025  M1.50 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Hail this fell for approximately two
            minutes.

0727 PM     Hail             Mount Auburn            39.77N 89.26W
05/15/2025  M1.75 Inch       Christian          IL   Public

            Hail from quarter to golf ball size. Social
            media report.

0730 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Niantic                 39.85N 89.16W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Public

            Tree uprooted. Social media report. Time
            estimated from radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     2 ESE Latham            39.95N 89.12W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 SSW Warrensburg       39.89N 89.09W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0740 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 SSW Warrensburg       39.92N 89.07W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Emergency Mngr

            Delayed report. Power poles blown down. Time
            estimated by radar.

0742 PM     Funnel Cloud     2 W Oreana              39.94N 88.91W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Broadcast Media

0743 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     3 W Decatur             39.84N 89.01W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Public

            Power lines down and large tree branch
            broken off on west side of Decatur.

0746 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 NNW Decatur Airport   39.85N 88.86W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Public

            Large tree branch broken east of Decatur,
            and power lines down. Time estimated from
            radar.

0748 PM     Funnel Cloud     Oreana                  39.94N 88.87W
05/15/2025                   Macon              IL   Public

            Reported along I-72 near Mile Mark 144.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.73W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Delayed report. Social media photos show
            large tree limbs down onto and around a
            house. Some interior home damage occurred.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.74W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Report of a telephone pole broken and wires
            down was relayed by local law enforcement.
            Time was estimated by radar.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.73W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Large tree and wires down across the road
            report was relayed by local law enforcement.
            Time was estimated by radar.

0757 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     Cerro Gordo             39.89N 88.73W
05/15/2025                   Piatt              IL   Public

            Wires down was relayed by local law
            enforcement. Time was estimated by radar.

0827 PM     Tstm Wnd Dmg     1 E Champaign           40.11N 88.25W
05/15/2025                   Champaign          IL   Broadcast Media

            Tree down over the road at Springfield Ave
            and State St, relayed by Broadcast media.
            Time was estimated with radar.

0853 PM     Tstm Wnd Gst     Willard Airport         40.03N 88.28W
05/15/2025  M58 MPH          Champaign          IL   ASOS

            ASOS station KCMI Willard Arpt.

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Erwin

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1020 AM CDT Fri May 16 2025

..TIME...   ...EVENT...      ...CITY LOCATION...     ...LAT.LON...
..DATE...   ....MAG....      ..COUNTY LOCATION..ST.. ...SOURCE....
            ..REMARKS..

0638 PM     Hail             3 W Lincoln             40.14N 89.41W
05/15/2025  E2.00 Inch       Logan              IL   Public

            Delayed report on social media with the time
            estimated by radar. A photo was provided.

0638 PM     Hail             2 S Lincoln             40.12N 89.36W
05/15/2025  E1.75 Inch       Logan              IL   Public

            Delayed report on social media with the time
            estimated by radar. A photo was provided.

0705 PM     Hail             1 W Normal              40.51N 89.00W
05/15/2025  E2.50 Inch       McLean             IL   Public

            Delayed report on social media with the time
            estimated by radar. A photo was provided.

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