Station Name: Peoria 5SSW - L&D 7
Data Source: USGS

Elevation Above Sea Level: 436 feet

Nearest Address:
Peoria, IL 61610
Tazewell County

GPS Coordinates: 40.6333, -89.625

Nearby Water Temperatures

Wind Advisory issued March 15 at 10:01AM CDT until March 16 at 10:00AM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:01 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 to 55 mph expected today. Then switching directions to west-northwest tonight. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects.

Winter Weather Advisory issued March 15 at 10:39AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. Falling snow expected to be wind blown, significantly reducing visibility, creating blizzard-like conditions. * WHERE...Marshall, Peoria, Fulton, and Schuyler Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions and rapidly changing visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com Persons are urged to stay indoors until conditions improve. If you must go outside, dress in layers. Several layers of clothes will keep you warmer than a single heavy coat. Cover exposed skin to reduce your risk of frostbite or hypothermia. Gloves, a scarf, and a hat will keep you from losing your body heat.

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 10:39AM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:39 AM
Expires: Mon March 16, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 2 and 3 inches. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Stark and Knox Counties. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. The latest road conditions for Illinois can be obtained on the Internet at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

Tornado Watch issued March 15 at 6:57PM CDT until March 15 at 10:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 6:57 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 10:00 PM

TORNADO WATCH 54 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 10 PM CDT THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 19 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS DE WITT MACON MCLEAN SHELBY IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN CLARK COLES CUMBERLAND DOUGLAS EDGAR MOULTRIE PIATT VERMILION IN SOUTHEAST ILLINOIS CLAY CRAWFORD EFFINGHAM JASPER LAWRENCE RICHLAND THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMINGTON, CHAMPAIGN, CHARLESTON, CLINTON, DANVILLE, DECATUR, EFFINGHAM, FLORA, GREENUP, LAWRENCEVILLE, MARSHALL, MATTOON, MONTICELLO, NEWTON, NORMAL, OLNEY, PARIS, ROBINSON, SHELBYVILLE, SULLIVAN, TUSCOLA, AND URBANA.

Blizzard Warning issued March 15 at 1:18PM CDT until March 16 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Sun March 15, 2026, 1:18 PM
Expires: Sun March 15, 2026, 9:30 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 4 and 9 inches and ice accumulations around a light glaze. Winds gusting as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central, northwest, and west central Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...From 7 PM this evening to 1 PM CDT Monday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Widespread blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning commute. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle. In Iowa, the latest road conditions are available at 511ia.org or by calling 511. In Illinois, the latest road conditions are available at gettingaroundillinois.com.