Headline:
Special Weather Statement issued April 22 at 5:57PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Special Weather Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 22, 2025 - 3:57pm
Expires:
April 22, 2025 - 4:45pm
Description:
At 557 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm over
Glasford, or 10 miles west of Pekin, moving east at 25 mph.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 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...
North Pekin, Banner, Mapleton, Powerton, Glasford, Pekin, South
Pekin, Creve Coeur, Bartonville, Kingston Mines, Marquette Heights,
East Peoria, and Peoria.
This includes Interstate 474 between mile markers 8 and 10.
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; Fulton; Tazewell
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL