Storm damage and power outages across Central IL amid severe weather

(WAND) — Power outages and storm damage have been reported across Central Illinois.

Check in with Ameren's outage map to report or see outages near you. https://outagemap.ameren.com/  Ameren reports thousands of outages.

Springfield customers can check CWLP's outage map at https://outagemap.cwlp.com/ CWLP reports that over 30,000 customers are known to be affected in power outages in areas across the city—from far north Springfield, West, Central and around the west side of the Lake Springfield.

Champaign's Willard Airport reports that the Commercial Terminal sustained damage to the roof and a power failure. Crews are working on the damage. American Airline Flight Information can be found here.

As of 3:42 p.m., the Urbana Park District has canceled Neighborhood Nights and Play Days in the Park. The events will not be rescheduled. Crystal Lake Park Family Aquatic Center is also closed for the rest of the day.

As of 2:00 p.m., the Sangamon Mass Transit District reports that service is suspended until further notice due to damage on streets. SMTD is using smaller vehicles to get passengers that are currently on buses to their final destinations.

As of 1:54 p.m., Illinois State Police Troopers report multiple semis rolled over due to heavy winds on I-57 Southbound. Traffic is being diverted to the Tuscola exit. Minor injuries have been reported.

As of 1:23 p.m., IDOT reports that Downed power lines are blocking all lanes of Interstate 55 at Lincoln (exit 133). IDOT crews are setting up detours utilizing exit 126.

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