Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Fulton, Mason, Peoria, and Tazewell Counties in Illinois

Alert Details

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for portions of central and west central Illinois. The alert was issued at 11:34 PM CDT on March 10, 2026, after radar indicated a severe storm moving through the region.

Affected Areas

The warning covers the following geographic regions:

• East central Fulton County
• Central Tazewell County
• North central Mason County
• Southwestern Peoria County

Specific locations impacted include Pekin, South Pekin, and Mapleton. This warning also encompasses Interstate 155 between mile markers 17 and 21, and Interstate 474 between mile markers 3 and 10.

Expected Conditions

At 11:33 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near St. David, or near Lewistown, moving east at 45 mph. Hazards include:

• Wind: Gusts up to 60 mph, which are expected to cause damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
• Hail: Quarter-size hail (1.00 inch), which is expected to cause damage to vehicles.

Timeline

The warning is effective immediately and will remain in place until 12:15 AM CDT on March 11, 2026. Additionally, a Tornado Watch remains in effect until 2:00 AM CDT for central and west central Illinois.

What You Should Do

For your protection, move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building. Avoid windows and remain indoors until the storm has passed. Residents are encouraged to monitor local weather updates for further developments.