Severe Thunderstorm Watch — Knox County, Illinois
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued August 9 at 8:43PM CDT until August 10 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 550 IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS MARSHALL MCLEAN PEORIA STARK TAZEWELL WOODFORD IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS KNOX THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMINGTON, EUREKA, GALESBURG, LACON, NORMAL, PEKIN, PEORIA, AND TOULON.
Effective August 9, 2026 at 9:43 PM ET · Expires August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Watch
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET
Last Checked
34 minutes ago
Also In Effect For
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch also covers:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Watch mean for Knox County, Illinois?
Conditions favor the development of severe thunderstorms in and near the watch area.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Watch currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (34 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 10, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET.
How do I get notified about Severe Thunderstorm Watch alerts for Knox County?
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What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Stark County, Tazewell County.