![]() ![]() TGIF! I am becoming increasingly concerned about the potential for multiple rounds of severe storms tracking through central Illinois this afternoon into tonight, with the potential for significant wind damage, large hail, and a few tornadoes. update from Steve Morck and Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard, tracking the storms in Central Illinois. Drivers are urged to avoid these areas and seek an alternate route.Īlso, Friday at 9:00 p.m., Ameren Illinois reports more than 28,500 customers without power, including 2,200 in Champaign-Urbana area. ISP also says US 136 is closed between Champaign County 1000E and 1100E for weather-related issues. Southbound traffic is exiting at Paxton and can take 45 South to Rt 136 and back on S/B 57 or Route 9 W/B to 47 S/B to I-74. Mark Holley also confirms the highway is closed between Paxton and Rantoul. – Associated Pressīecause of a possible tornado earlier tonight, Rantoul Police confirm I-57 is closed between Rantoul and Ludlow due to multiple wrecks. Click here to read more about this story and other tornadoes across the Midwest. It said that an initial assessment was that a tornado had caused the damage. The collapse occurred at the Apollo Theatre during a heavy metal concert in the town located about 70 miles (113 kilometers) northwest of Chicago. Belvidere Fire Department Chief Shawn Schadle said 260 people were in the venue at the time. The Belvidere Police Department said the collapse occurred as a heavy storm rolled through the area and that calls began coming from the theater at 7:48 p.m. WILL-AM 580 will provide updates throughout the evening.īelvidere, IL – Authorities said a theater roof collapsed during a tornado in Belvidere, Illinois, killing one person and injuring 28. You’re advised to plan to receive weather alerts quickly. This post will be updated with information from the National Weather Service in Lincoln and Chambana Weather meteorologist Andrew Pritchard.įrom Meteorologist Andrew Pritchard, severe weather is expected to impact Central Illinois Friday evening, with the highest risk of significant wind damage and potential tornadoes between 5:00-9:00 p.m. Illinois Public Media News is monitoring severe storms forecasted for Central Illinois on March 31-April 1. ![]()
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