Springfield, Illinois — Severe thunderstorms could develop across central Illinois Tuesday as a warm front lifts north across the region.
According to the National Weather Service in Central Illinois, a developing low-pressure system will move across the Midwest Tuesday into Wednesday, creating conditions favorable for thunderstorms.
Forecast maps from the Storm Prediction Center place parts of central Illinois under an enhanced risk (Level 3 of 5) for severe weather, with surrounding areas under a slight risk (Level 2).
Forecasters say storms are expected to develop along the advancing warm front Tuesday, with some storms potentially becoming severe.
Temperatures are expected to climb well into the 70s Tuesday, aided by breezy conditions and unseasonably warm air moving into the region.
If stronger storms form, large hail, damaging wind gusts, and tornadoes are all possible hazards.
The timing and exact placement of the strongest storms may still change as the system approaches.
Storms could impact cities including Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington, Champaign, and Decatur, along with surrounding communities across central Illinois.
Students, commuters, and evening travelers across the region may want to monitor forecast updates as Tuesday’s system approaches.
The National Weather Service encourages residents to stay weather-aware and ensure they have multiple ways to receive weather warnings.
