Severe Thunderstorm Watch — McLean 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 11:52PM CDT until August 10 at 4:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 550 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 4 AM CDT MONDAY FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 3 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS MARSHALL MCLEAN WOODFORD THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMINGTON, EUREKA, LACON, AND NORMAL.
Effective August 10, 2026 at 12:52 AM 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
2 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 McLean 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 (2 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 McLean County?
Download StormCast free on Google Play and set McLean County, Illinois as one of your monitored locations. StormCast checks the NWS feed continuously and pushes alerts like this directly to your phone — even with the screen off.
What other areas does this alert cover?
This same Severe Thunderstorm Watch is also in effect for Woodford County, Marshall County.