Tornado Warning 89, NWS Lincoln, IL

730 
WWUS53 KILX 112223
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
523 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

ILC203-112245-
/O.CON.KILX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-260611T2245Z/
Woodford-
523 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

...A TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 545 PM CDT FOR
NORTHEASTERN WOODFORD COUNTY...

At 523 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Benson, or 14 miles northeast of Eureka, moving
northeast at 30 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without 
         shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage 
         to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur.  Tree damage is 
         likely.

This dangerous storm will be near...
  Minonk around 530 PM CDT.

This includes Interstate 39 between mile markers 22 and 28.
 
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.

&&

LAT...LON 4084 8893 4082 8909 4093 8911 4093 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 2223Z 235DEG 26KT 4087 8908 

TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...<.75 IN

$$

Deubelbeiss

408 
WWUS53 KILX 112229
SVSILX

Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
529 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

ILC203-112239-
/O.CAN.KILX.TO.W.0089.000000T0000Z-260611T2245Z/
Woodford-
529 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

...THE TORNADO WARNING FOR NORTHEASTERN WOODFORD COUNTY IS
CANCELLED...

The storm which prompted the warning has moved out of the area.
Therefore, the warning has been cancelled.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 900 PM CDT for central
Illinois.

To report severe weather, contact your nearest law enforcement
agency. They will relay your report to the National Weather Service
Lincoln.

&&

LAT...LON 4084 8893 4082 8909 4093 8911 4093 8893
TIME...MOT...LOC 2228Z 235DEG 26KT 4090 8903 

$$

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Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
232 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

- A line of severe thunderstorms is forecast to produce damaging
  winds and several embedded tornadoes across central Illinois
  this evening (risk level 4 of 5). The window for the most
  intense storms will be 4-10pm.

- While the risk is lower (level 2 of 4), there could be some
  localized flooding with these storms as well, especially north
  of I-72 and west of I-57 where many locations received
  several inches of rainfall yesterday.

- More showers and thunderstorms are likely (60-80% chance)
  Saturday night, with a level 1 of 5 (marginal) risk for
  severe weather and excessive rainfall.

&&

.DISCUSSION...
Issued at 230 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

***** SEVERE WEATHER OUTBREAK THIS EVENING *****

At 230pm, temperatures and dewpoints across central and southeast
Illinois were in the mid-upper 80s and mid 70s, respectively amidst
southerly flow, evapotranspiration "ET" (mostly evaporation this
early in the growing season), and sunshine. RAP mesoanalysis
suggests this is contributing to MLCAPE values of 1000-3500 J/kg - a
sharp gradient across the area with higher values to the south.
Surface heating should continue to boost both temperatures and
instability and reduce convective inhibition (CIN) throughout the
afternoon ahead of an approaching cold front, which will sweep the
area west-east during the mid to late evening hours. RAP/HRRR/NAM
suggest MLCAPE will peak around 4000-5000 J/kg with 35-45 kt deep
layer shear ahead of that front, which should provide sufficient
forcing to maintain the ongoing storms across west-central IL and
result in development further to the south. This highly volatile
convective environment should favor organized convection capable
initially of all severe hazards (tornadoes, large hail, and damaging
winds), with an increasing wind and quasilinear convective system
(QLCS) tornado threat as storms grow quickly upscale into bowing
lines. PWATs approaching 2 inches will favor precip loading,
especially in the taller cores which will feature melting hail,
while steep mid level lapse rates and wide CAPE profiles will
enhance potential for RIJ formation in bowing segments; this will
increase the risk for high-end (75+ mph) and long-duration (20+
minutes) straight-line winds which would result in swaths of
enhanced damage (trees down, shingle damage, power outages). SPC has
issued a level 4 of 5, "moderate," risk for severe weather, driven
by wind and tornadoes, which could be strong north of a Macomb to
Bloomington line. Winds ahead of these storms may gust up to 40 mph
from the south, as descending hydrometeors from anvils aid in
momentum transport from a 40-50 kt LLJ (strongest over northern IL).

***** LOW RISK FOR FLASH FLOODING *****

With some locations north of I-72 and west of I-57 having received
over 3 inches of rainfall yesterday (and multiple rounds of heavy
rainfall in days prior), there is concern that flash flooding could
occur with storms this afternoon and evening. This is especially
true with the ongoing training storms north of a roughly Macomb to
El Paso line. 3 hour FFG in some of these areas is under a half an
inch, and with various CAMs advertising 1 hour rain rates >1 inch it
makes sense there could be some issues, especially in urban and poor
drainage areas. A Flood Watch was issued for Cass to Dewitt, and
counties further north, in effect until 9pm.

***** LESS WARM AND MUGGY STARTING TONIGHT *****

Behind the cold front, conditions will turn much less humid and,
with some clearing, temperatures are forecast to fall into the mid
to upper 50s overnight west of roughly I-57. High temperatures
tomorrow should only climb into the low 80s, making it feel much
more pleasant heading into the weekend. Warm air advection (WAA)
will bring a slightly more humid airmass into the region tomorrow
night into Saturday ahead of another shortwave trough, but
convection to our southwest should limit the northward extent of
deep layer moisture - resulting in a low (albeit nonzero) risk for
severe weather and heavy rainfall Saturday/night in our neck of the
woods. Both SPC and WPC have us in marginal risks for each hazard.

Behind that second front, much cooler conditions return, with NBM
only giving a 15-30% chance high temperatures reach 75 degrees on
Sunday. Temperatures are slated to moderate gradually towards the
middle of next week, as southwest flow returns ahead of the next
upper level low pressure system.

&&

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1211 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

Scattered strong convection already developing across western
Illinois will continue to press eastward early this afternoon,
likely impacting KPIA very early this afternoon. Meanwhile,
gusty southwesterly winds are expected to continue ahead of an
advancing cold front that will cross into the western CWA by
00Z. More significant convection will hold off on developing for
another 1-2 hours, forming along a cold front. This convection
may congeal into a broken line by mid- late afternoon and push
southeast through the TAF sites by 02Z. Aviation interests
should be aware of the increased risks for both high winds but
also large hail as this activity passes southeast.

Will maintain a period of VCSH for an hour or two behind the
passage of the front, but anticipating quick improvement into
the late evening hours.

&&

.ILX WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
Flood Watch until 9 PM CDT this evening for ILZ027>031-036>038-
040>043-047-048.

&&

KEY MESSAGES...Bumgardner
DISCUSSION...Bumgardner
AVIATION...Geelhart

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
405 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

ILZ027>031-036>038-040>057-061-122115-
Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-McLean-Schuyler-
Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Champaign-Vermilion-Cass-Menard-Scott-
Morgan-Sangamon-Christian-Macon-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-
405 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Severe thunderstorms are expected through this evening. Damaging
winds over 70 mph, large hail, and tornadoes are all possible with
the strongest storms. Heavy rain may also lead to flash flooding,
especially where heavy rain fell the last several days.

River flooding is ongoing or expected to develop along the Spoon, La
Moine, Illinois and Mackinaw Rivers.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Additional thunderstorms are expected Saturday night. A few of these
will be capable of producing strong wind gusts.

River flooding is ongoing or expected to develop along the Spoon, La
Moine, Mackinaw, and Illinois Rivers.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will be needed through late this evening.

Expected storm motion is toward east between 35-45 mph.

ILZ062-063-066>068-071>073-122115-
Cumberland-Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
405 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A line of severe thunderstorms is expected to move across the area
this evening. These storms will be capable of damaging wind gusts
and a couple tornadoes. In addition, locally heavy rain may
aggravate any lingering flooding from recent storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Additional thunderstorms are expected Saturday night. A few of these
will be capable of producing strong wind gusts.

Minor flooding will continue along the Wabash River into next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed through late this evening.

Expected storm motion is toward the east-southeast around 35-45 mph.

NMA

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1234 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

ILZ027-036-111800-
Knox-Fulton-
1234 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT NORTHERN FULTON AND SOUTHERN
KNOX COUNTIES THROUGH 100 PM CDT...

At 1234 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
St. Augustine, or 13 miles south of Galesburg, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Abingdon, Knoxville, Farmington, Avon, Yates City, Williamsfield,
Fairview, London Mills, Maquon, St. Augustine, Norris, Ellisville,
Gilson, Dahinda, Delong, and Middle Grove.

This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 53 and 67.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for west central
Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4059 8999 4063 9045 4085 9045 4089 9044
      4096 8999
TIME...MOT...LOC 1734Z 268DEG 36KT 4076 9036

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Deubelbeiss

Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
104 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

ILZ029-111830-
Peoria-
104 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

...A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT PEORIA COUNTY THROUGH 130 PM
CDT...

At 104 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Elmwood, or 15 miles north of Canton, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and pea size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
         unsecured objects. Minor hail damage to vegetation is
         possible.

Locations impacted include...
Peoria, Chillicothe, Bartonville, West Peoria, Farmington, Elmwood,
Bellevue, Princeville, Rome, Dunlap, Hanna City, Trivoli, Brimfield,
Peoria International Airport, Kickapoo, Peoria Heights, Norwood,
Mossville, Jubilee College State Park, and Smithville.

This includes the following highways...
 Interstate 474 between mile markers 0 and 8.
 Interstate 74 between mile markers 68 and 93.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.

Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.

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.

A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 300 PM CDT for central and
west central Illinois.

&&

LAT...LON 4094 8945 4079 8957 4071 8955 4066 8962
      4065 8961 4061 8965 4063 8999 4091 8999
      4095 8946
TIME...MOT...LOC 1804Z 268DEG 36KT 4077 8994

MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH

Deubelbeiss

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
220 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

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

1015 AM     Rain             3 WSW Metamora          40.78N 89.41W
06/11/2026  M3.10 Inch       Woodford           IL   Trained Spotter

0854 AM     Rain             Henry                   41.11N 89.36W
06/11/2026  M2.30 Inch       Marshall           IL   Public

0900 AM     Rain             3 NE Curran             39.78N 89.75W
06/11/2026  M2.04 Inch       Sangamon           IL   Public

&&

Erwin

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
230 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

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

0730 AM     Flood            1 NNE Lexington         40.65N 88.77W
06/11/2026                   McLean             IL   Public

            Photo shows overland flooding of a stream
            near Orange Street on the north side of
            Lexington. Water extends up to some homes
            and other outbuildings. Report time is based
            on the photo time, but flooding likely began
            during the overnight hours.

&&

Erwin

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
251 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

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

0730 AM     Rain             2 NE Cisco              40.03N 88.70W
06/11/2026  M1.28 Inch       Piatt              IL   Mesonet

            SWOP report, 24 hour total.

&&

Erwin

Preliminary Local Storm Report
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
504 PM CDT Thu Jun 11 2026

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

0459 PM     Tornado          5 WNW Low Point         40.91N 89.40W
06/11/2026                   Woodford           IL   Trained Spotter

            Social media photos showing large tornado in
            progress.

&&

Erwin