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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
513 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026

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513 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Thunderstorms are expected to begin developing by late afternoon,
continuing through late evening. Some of these will be severe, with
the greatest risk in areas from about Springfield and Peoria
eastward. Very large hail and damaging winds are the main concerns,
though a few tornadoes are also possible into mid evening.

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

A hard freeze is likely Friday night. Early emerging sensitive
vegetation should be covered for protection.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible Monday night and Tuesday. The
severe weather risk appears low at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will likely be needed between 4 pm and midnight.

Expected storm motion is toward the east around 50 mph.

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513 AM CDT Thu Mar 26 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for southeast Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Thunderstorms will begin moving into southeast Illinois late this
evening, continuing past midnight. A few of these may be strong to
severe, though the severe weather threat is expected to diminish with
time.

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

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed after 9 pm.

Expected storm motion is toward the east around 50 mph.

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Geelhart