Meteorologists: Light snow and bitter cold to continue this week
Snow and low temperatures are expected this week in central Illinois, according to the National Weather Service.
First snow of fall underway but you will not need a shovel
The National Weather Service has issued a wind advisory for Peoria, Champaign, Danville, and several other cities across central and southern Illinois. 1-2 inches of snow is possible as well.
I-74 reopens after massive field fire
OGDEN -A large and smoky farm field fire shut down I-74 east of Urbana for several hours Tuesday afternoon. Heavy smoke obstructed the view for dozens of drivers in an area between St. Joseph and Fithian. IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard said from the scene that Tuesday’s strong winds in central Illinois helped the fire spread…
Meteorologists: High winds and high fire danger in Central Illinois on Tuesday-Thursday
A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for Tuesday from Noon to 7pm.
Widespread frost and freeze conditions possible tonight in Central Illinois
Much of the area is under a frost advisory or a freeze warning tonight.
Florida neighbors band together to recover after one-two punch from hurricanes Helene and Milton
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — When ankle-deep floodwaters from Hurricane Helene bubbled up through the floors of their home, Kat Robinson-Malone and her husband sent a late-night text message to their neighbors two doors down: “Hey, we’re coming.” The couple waded through the flooded street to the elevated front porch of Chris and Kara Sundar, whose…
Milton knocks out power to millions and spawns tornadoes across Florida. At least 5 dead
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Hundreds of Florida residents were rescued Thursday from the aftermath of Hurricane Milton after the storm smashed through coastal communities where it tore homes into pieces, filled streets with mud and spawned a barrage of tornadoes that killed at least five. Arriving just two weeks after the misery wrought by Hurricane Helene,…
It’s warmer and drier than usual in the Midwest this fall. Here’s what that means for producers
Fall is typically a drier time of the year for the Great Plains and Midwest. But drought is once again rearing its head in much of the region, and experts are not seeing relief anytime soon. As Ralph Lents harvests corn and soybeans on his farm in southwest Iowa, he said some precipitation would be…
The Latest: Tornadoes strike in Florida as Hurricane Milton approaches
Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, is churning toward Florida’s west coast. The Tampa Bay area, home to more than 3.3 million people, is facing the possibility of widespread destruction after avoiding direct hits from major hurricanes for more than a century. Here’s the latest: Biden blasts Trump for an ‘onslaught of lies’ about handling of Helene WASHINGTON—President Joe…
Hurricane Milton is a Category 5. Florida orders evacuations and scrambles to clear Helene’s debris
The center of the storm could come ashore Wednesday in the Tampa Bay region, which has not endured a head-on hit by a major hurricane in more than a century.
The Latest: Helene’s death toll rises to more than 100 as supplies rushed to isolated communities
A crisis unfolded in Asheville, North Carolina as officials pledged to get more water, food and other supplies to flood-stricken areas without power and cellular service Monday, days after Hurricane Helene ripped across the U.S. Southeast. The death toll from the storm surpassed 100. Georgia Governor Brian Kemp said during a news conference Monday that the death toll in…
High winds expected Friday as remnants of Helene move into Central Illinois
WInd Advisory is in effect from now until Saturday at 1pm for Champaign, De Witt, Macon, McLean, Piatt, and Vermilion Counties.
Temperatures drop slightly, thunderstorms expected this week
Illinoisans are catching a little break from the extreme heat seen earlier this week with temperatures soaring to the 100’s. An Excessive Heat Warning was in effect Tuesday 11am-8pm causing the Danville Consolidated School District to transition to an E-learning day and all outdoor programming sponsored by the Champaign Park District was cancelled. However,…
Excessive Heat Warning Tuesday 11am-8pm
Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 110 expected.
Storms continue in East Central Illinois overnight
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan and Wisconsin until 1 AM CDT