4-7-20 Tovar Peoria: Discussing storm potential today/ tomorrow. MG.

IL Video:

Here is a look at the past 24 hour rainfall accumulations.

Here is a look at high temperatures this afternoon.

Here is a look at the sustained winds today around 2 PM.  Winds will be from the SW around 10 – 25 MPH.  Stronger winds will be possible under storms that can develop.

Here is a look at simulated radar from 6 AM this morning through 8 AM tomorrow morning.  Some strong to severe storms will be possible later this evening.  Storms look to initially form in northern portions of the state before diving to the southeast into tomorrow morning.  Best area for severe potential will be in norther/ eastern portion of the state.  Strong wind/ large hail will be the primary severe risk with these storms.  More detail in the video.

Here is a look at the latest Severe Weather Outlook from the Storm Prediction Center.  As mentioned in the video, this risk area may be slightly to far to the west.  However, storms that can for this evening will pose some severe weather risk.

Here is a look at preferred rainfall totals through tomorrow morning.  A very scattered 0.25″ – 0.75″ will be possible across northern portions of the state.  Isolated higher will be possible.  Lesser amounts are expected further to the south.  Please watch the video for a further breakdown.  

Here is a look at simulated radar from 2 PM tomorrow through 8 AM Thursday.  Another round of storms will be possible through the overnight hours of tomorrow.  Some severe weather may be possible with this round as well. 

Mostly dry conditions, but cooler conditions, are expected after this system late tomorrow night.  We are eyeing a system later this weekend for another shot of precip across the state.  Here is a snapshot of the European model around 4 AM Sunday.  We are still a few days out and will continue to fine-tune this risk going forward.

7-day forecast

Peoria: