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. Areas from the Quad Cities to southern Illinois are at Level 4 risk.

Your Local Weather Authority has designated Friday a Severe Weather Alert Day for severe storms Friday evening. All severe hazards are possible including destructive

A severe weather outbreak could hit the Chicago area Friday night, bringing damaging high winds and the possibility of isolated tornadoes.