Severe weather in central Illinois has been very limited so far this spring.

That's according to Ed Shimon at the National Weather Service in Lincoln who points out April and May are some of the most active months in Illinois for severe weather. So far this year, those storms have stayed mostly west.

Just because the peak severe weather season has been mild doesn't mean we're out of the woods. Shimon reminds severe weather can hit at any time so it's best to always be alert.