Strong to Severe Storms Expected Today

                        
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
253 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026

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253 PM CDT Fri Mar 27 2026

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

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A widespread hard freeze is expected over central and southeast IL
overnight and early Saturday morning, with lows in the low to mid
20s. Early season outdoor potted plants should be brought inside a
heated area to protect them from freezing temperatures.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Isolated to scattered thunderstorms are possible from I-72 north
Monday night and Tuesday morning, and across central and southeast
IL from Tuesday afternoon through Thursday. Some storms could be
strong Tuesday afternoon and evening with gusty winds and possible
hail. Brief heavy downpours and lightning are also hazards during
middle of next week.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

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