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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
213 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

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213 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

South to southwest winds will strengthen, peaking late this evening
and overnight with gusts up to 50 mph.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Winds will veer to northwesterly Friday morning but remain strong
through the morning with gusts up to 50 mph. Winds will slowly taper
through the afternoon.

A strong cold front is expected to move across the region Sunday.
Showers and storms, possibly strong, are possible ahead of the front
Sunday. Behind the front, rain will change over to snow as
temperatures drop sharply. Accumulating snow appears possible. In
addition, sub-zero wind chill values are possible Sunday night and
again Monday night.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

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213 PM CDT Thu Mar 12 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

South to southwest winds will strengthen, peaking late this evening
and overnight with gusts up to 45 mph.

Minor flooding in ongoing on the Little Wabash River near Clay City.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

A strong cold front is expected to move across the region Sunday.
Showers and storms, possibly strong, are possible ahead of the front
Sunday. Behind the front, rain will change over to snow as
temperatures drop sharply. Minor accumulations appear possible. In
addition, sub-zero wind chill values are possible Sunday night and
again Monday night.

Minor flooding will continue on the Little Wabash River near Clay
City through Sunday.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

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