Peoria's rainfall deficit could be overcome with storms ahead
PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) — May is typically the wettest month of the year, but rainfall is running well behind the normal pace. As of May 18, Peoria was running a deficit of 2.45 inches.
A storm system is set to bring widespread, soaking showers and storms to the region overnight Monday and Tuesday. On average, 1 to 2 inches will be common. Isolated higher amounts up to 3 inches will be possible. With so much rain hitting in a short time, nuisance ponding of water will be possible. Make sure to clear any storm drains around your home.
The NOAA Storm Prediction Center has placed most of the area is under a level 1 severe risk tonight and Tuesday. Wind and hail will be the primary threats locally. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out. The greatest severe threat tonight will be southwest of Canton, and south of Bloomington on Tuesday.
Some scattered showers are possible during the daytime Monday, but they will largely fade out during the afternoon. Showers and storms will begin to increase on radar after sunset, becoming widespread after midnight. Expect periods of heavy rain and lightning along with strong, gusty winds. Most wind gusts will stay between 25-40 mph, but locally higher gusts are possible.
The widespread slug of rain will push north of the area around 8 a.m. Tuesday, but additional showers and storms will continue off and on through the day. As the atmosphere grows unstable by late morning and afternoon, we'll have to watch for a couple severe thunderstorms.
Most of the rain will be done Tuesday evening. Isolated showers are possible at times through Thursday, but any additional amounts would be light. The bigger story midweek will be the unseasonable chill that settles in. Cloud cover will remain stubborn, and temperatures will feel more like early April. Temperatures will be slow to bounce back, only around 70 by Memorial Day.
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