Hazardous Weather Outlook for Lancaster, Illinois
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1136 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
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This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...This afternoon and tonight.
Scattered thunderstorm development is expected early this afternoon,
some of which could become severe with damaging wind gusts, large
hail, and a few tornadoes. The better chances for severe weather this
afternoon are east of I-55.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Wednesday through Monday.
Another chance for severe weather will occur Wednesday afternoon and
early evening, with damaging winds, large hail, and an isolated
tornado possible.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
Spotter activation may be needed between noon and 6 PM.
Expected storm motion is toward the northeast around 45 to 50 mph.
Flood Warning for Lancaster, Illinois
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
1013 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Peoria affecting Woodford, Tazewell and Peoria
Counties.
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...
Illinois River at Beardstown affecting Morgan, Schuyler, Cass and
Brown Counties.
Illinois River near Havana affecting Fulton, Mason and Cass
Counties.
.The following forecasts are based on observed precipitation, soil
moisture conditions, and forecast precipitation.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Persons with interests along this river need to remain aware of the
latest forecasts and associated flood risk for their area. Stay
tuned for further updates on this flooding situation.
Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.
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1013 AM CDT Tue May 7 2024
...FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL THURSDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Illinois River at Peoria.
* WHEN...Until Thursday evening.
* IMPACTS...At 18.0 feet, Some flooding begins to bottomland not
protected by levees.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 18.5 feet.
- Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours
ending at 9:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 18.8 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage
early Thursday afternoon and continue falling to 16.1 feet
Tuesday, May 14.
- Flood stage is 18.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Fld Observed Forecasts (1 pm CDT)
Location Stg Stg Day/Time Wed Thu Fri
Illinois River
Peoria 18.0 18.5 Tue 9 am CDT 18.2 18.0 17.6
LAT...LON 4093 8952 4093 8941 4062 8957 4047 8980
4053 8988 4068 8965