Headline:
Tornado Warning issued August 9 at 10:58PM CDT until August 9 at 11:45PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL
Event:
Tornado Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
August 9, 2026 - 8:58pm
Expires:
August 9, 2026 - 9:45pm
Description:
At 1057 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Brimfield, or 13 miles west of Peoria, moving east
at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
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...
Peoria around 1110 PM CDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Peoria
Heights, Norwood, Mossville, Kickapoo, Jubilee College State Park,
and Alta.
This also includes Jubilee College State Park and Rock Island Trail
State Park.
This includes the following highways...
Interstate 474 between mile markers 0 and 8.
Interstate 74 between mile markers 74 and 93.
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.
Tornadoes are extremely difficult to see and confirm at night. Do not
wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
Area Description:
Peoria, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Lincoln IL
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov