Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 5:10PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2025 - 3:10pm
Expires:
April 22, 2025 - 3:45pm
Description:
At 509 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
West Peoria, or over Peoria, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 40 mph and penny 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...
Mossville, Spring Bay, West Peoria, Peoria International Airport,
Cazenovia, Low Point, Bellevue, Washington, Norwood, Creve Coeur,
Deer Creek, Peoria, Peoria Heights, Goodfield, Bay View Gardens,
Metamora, Germantown Hills, Eureka, East Peoria, and Kickapoo.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 474 between mile markers 0 and 8, and near mile marker
14.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 81 and 99, and between mile
markers 105 and 114.
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