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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) -  A Tornado Watch now covers almost all of central Illinois until 4 p.m. CT Wednesday.

Strong to severe thunderstorm will quickly develop and move across the area late this morning into this afternoon.

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In addition to the tornado threat, damaging winds, large hail, and heavy downpours are expected.

Even after the watch expires, a few more showers and storms are possible into early tonight.

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