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 13 at 2:56AM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:56 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds will turn west at 25 to 30 mph during this morning with gusts of 40 to 50 mph into mid afternoon. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, southeast, and west central Illinois. The strongest winds will be this morning from I-74 north with gusts over 50 mph possible. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * 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.

Wind Advisory issued March 13 at 12:46PM CDT until March 13 at 4:00PM CDT by NWS Lincoln IL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:46 PM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 4:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, and west central Illinois. * WHEN...Until 4 PM CDT this afternoon. * 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.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 5:28AM CDT until March 13 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 5:28 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 60 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.

Winter Storm Watch issued March 13 at 2:55AM CDT until March 16 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 2:55 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 12:00 PM

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions possible. Total snow accumulations between 5 and 9 inches possible. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central and northeast Iowa. * WHEN...From Sunday evening through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. Whiteout conditions are possible and may make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Temperatures are expected to steadily fall Sunday evening through Monday morning, leading to slick road conditions.

Prepare for possible blizzard conditions. Continue to monitor the latest forecasts for updates on this situation. Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.

High Wind Warning issued March 13 at 11:43AM CDT until March 13 at 3:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

Effective: Fri March 13, 2026, 11:43 AM
Expires: Fri March 13, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...West winds 25 to 30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. * WHERE...Portions of north central and northwest Illinois and east central Iowa. * WHEN...Until 3 PM CDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds will blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are expected. Travel will be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles.

Remain in the lower levels of your home during the windstorm, and avoid windows. Watch for falling debris and tree limbs. Use caution if you must drive.