Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Tornado #1: Pekin Tornado (Peoria and Tazewell Counties)

Summary:

Rating:	EF-2
Peak wind:	120 mph
Touched down:	10:52 am CST 1.25 miles northwest of Pekin (Peoria County)
Lifted:	10:54 am CST 2.25 miles north-northeast of Pekin (Tazewell County)
Path length:	2.5 miles
Path width:	100 yards
Fatalities:	0
Injuries:	10

Survey Results:

This tornado crossed the Illinois River from Peoria County at 10:53 AM CST. It tracked through the northwest side of Pekin before lifting 2 miles northeast of Pekin at 10:54 AM CST. Approximately 179 houses and 6 businesses suffered major damage, while 182 houses experienced minor roof damage. In addition, 3 apartment buildings lost their roofs, a power substation had minor damage, and hundreds of cars were damaged. Ten people were injured.

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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Pekin Tornado of 11/17/2013