Strong to Severe Storms Expected Today

                        
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
501 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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501 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Scattered storms are possible this morning, and again this evening.
Gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall will be the primary hazards.

Due to heavy rain, several rivers are in flood. Please see flood
statements for additional details.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Thunderstorm chances return Tuesday night and Wednesday. A few strong
storms are possible Tuesday night northwest of the IL River,
otherwise locally heavy rain will be a primary hazard.

Due to heavy rain, several rivers will be in flood for the next
several days.  Please see flood statements for additional details.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated through tonight.

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501 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Today and tonight.

Hot and humid conditions will continue today, with afternoon heat
indices ranging from 100 to 105 degrees.

Scattered storms are possible this morning, and again this evening.
Some of the storms this evening have the potential for damaging wind
gusts.

River flooding will continue along the Wabash River.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Monday through Saturday.

Thunderstorm chances return Tuesday night and Wednesday. Locally
heavy rain will be the primary hazard.

River flooding will continue along the Wabash River for several days.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation may be needed this evening.

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