Headline:
Tornado Warning issued June 11 at 5:54PM CDT until June 11 at 6:15PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 11, 2026 - 3:54pm
Expires:
June 11, 2026 - 4:15pm
Description:
At 554 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located near Peoria International Airport, or 8 miles northwest
of Pekin, moving east at 50 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This dangerous storm will be near...
Bartonville, Bellevue, and Peoria International Airport around 600
PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include
Jubilee College State Park, Kingston Mines, Smithville, and Norwood.
This includes Interstate 74 between mile markers 79 and 82.
Instruction:
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Torrential rainfall is occurring with this storm, and may lead to
flash flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded roadways.
Area Description:
Peoria, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender: