Severe Thunderstorm Warning — Peoria County, Illinois
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Current Status
⛈️ Active: Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 13 at 1:08PM CDT until August 13 at 1:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
At 107 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Heyworth, or 11 miles southwest of Bloomington, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees. Locations impacted include... South Pekin, San Jose, Emden, Hartsburg, Lawndale, and Powerton. This includes Interstate 155 between mile markers 7 and 10.
Effective August 13, 2026 at 2:08 PM ET · Expires August 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Event Details
Event Type
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Severity
severe
Issued By
NWS Lincoln IL
Expires
August 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET
Last Checked
10 minutes ago
What To Do
📋 Official NWS Guidance
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Continuous cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm. Move indoors immediately. Lightning is one of nature's leading killers. Remember, if you can hear thunder, you are close enough to be struck by lightning. Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does a Severe Thunderstorm Warning mean for Peoria County, Illinois?
A thunderstorm capable of producing damaging winds of 58+ mph and/or 1-inch hail has been detected.
Is this Severe Thunderstorm Warning currently active?
Yes — this alert is active as of our last check (10 minutes ago). It's set to expire August 13, 2026 at 2:15 PM ET.
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