Strong to Severe Storms Expected Today

                        
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
259 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2026

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Knox-Stark-Peoria-Marshall-Woodford-Fulton-Tazewell-Schuyler-
259 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Scattered thunderstorms are possible late tonight. Severe weather is
not expected, but a few of the storms may be capable of heavy rain
and gusty winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

A cold front will trigger showers and thunderstorms Wednesday and
Thursday. A few of the storms may be capable of strong gusty winds,
hail, and heavy downpours. A tornado or two can not be ruled out.
There is a Marginal Risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday
afternoon and evening, but considerable uncertainty remains for
Thursday. Stay tuned to later forecasts for additional details.

Increasing heat and humidity will bring heat index values to around
100 for Sunday and Monday, and could result in heat related illness
with extended exposure.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

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McLean-Mason-Logan-De Witt-Piatt-Cass-Menard-Scott-Morgan-Sangamon-
Christian-Macon-
259 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

A cold front will trigger showers and thunderstorms Wednesday
evening into Friday night. A few of the storms may be capable of
strong gusty winds, hail, and heavy downpours. There is a Marginal
Risk for severe thunderstorms Wednesday evening, but considerable
uncertainty remains for later in the week. Stay tuned to later
forecasts for additional details.

Increasing heat and humidity will bring heat index values to around
100 for Sunday and Monday, and could result in heat related illness
with extended exposure.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

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Champaign-Vermilion-Moultrie-Douglas-Coles-Edgar-Shelby-Cumberland-
Clark-Effingham-Jasper-Crawford-Clay-Richland-Lawrence-
259 PM CDT Tue Aug 4 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

No hazardous weather is expected at this time.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.

A cold front will trigger showers and thunderstorms Wednesday night
into Friday. A few of the storms may be capable of strong gusty
winds, hail, and heavy downpours. Stay tuned to later forecasts for
additional details.

Increasing heat and humidity will bring heat index values to around
100 for Sunday and Monday, and could result in heat related illness
with extended exposure.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

$$

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