National Weather Service offices across the country are suspending or reducing weather balloon flights due to low staffing. Meteorologists say the loss of data could lead to forecasting challenges and less accurate long-term outlooks.
A flood watch is in effect through Sunday morning for portions of central and east central Illinois, including Shelby, Coles, Douglas, Edgar and Moultrie Counties.
Meteorologists say the storm started in southwest Champaign County an ended south of the University of Illinois Willard Airport.
Severe storms possible Sunday afternoon and early evening.
Rain showers this evening will mix with and change to snow overnight.
Residents are surveying damage from unusually vicious weather in multiple U.S. states where violent twisters, blinding dust storms and fast-moving wildfires decimated entire neighborhoods.
A dangerous line of thunderstorms is forecast to move through central Illinois between 8 pm and 1 am tonight. Potential hazards include 75+ mph straight-line winds, EF-2+ tornadoes, and 2″+ diameter hail.
Very cold temps will grip the region this week with night time wind chills well below zero tonight through Thu night.
Many schools will have e-learning days, early dismissals, or closings on Wednesday, February 12, because of forecasted wintry weather in Central Illinois.
The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central Illinois, including Champaign-Urbana, Danville and Decatur. Meteorologists are forecasting freezing rain and a light glaze on surfaces, including roads and sidewalks. Illinois State University decided to close Wednesday due to weather concerns. In a news release, the university said all classes including…
Meteorologists say there will be bitter cold wind chills below zero through Wednesday morning over central and southeast Illinois.
Several Central Illinois school districts have announced that classes will be held remotely on Tuesday.
After making some progress battling wildfires that destroyed thousands of homes and killed at least 24 people in the Los Angeles area, firefighters prepared for a return of dangerous winds that could again stoke the flames.
Many schools switched to e-learning days. Many local city and county offices are closed for the day.
Heavy snow accumulation of six inches or more is possible through Monday morning.