Central Illinois appears to be in the crosshairs for severe weather Friday night as a system will move through the region.
There is a potential for straight-line winds of 75 m.p.h. or stronger as well as tornadoes and large hail. are at Level 4 risk.
The timing appears to be between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m. All of central Illinois is under theat. Widespread strong wind gusts to 50 m.p.h. are expected into Saturday in addition to severe thunderstorm winds.
Avoid outside burning as the winds make it possible for rapid spread of fire.
