Extreme Heat Warning issued for Illinois
Hot and humid weather will dominate the area for the next several days.
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Meteorologist Ed Kieser returns to Illinois Public Media to team up with Andrew Pritchard on weather and severe storm coverage
Illinois Public Media Meteorologists Ed Kieser and Andrew Pritchard are working to provide forecasts and breaking weather.
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Network of climate stations provide critical data, enable real-time decisions during severe weather
The Illinois Climate Network collects data that helps experts and communities make real time decisions during severe weather events.
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Natl. Weather Service: At least two tornadoes caused dozens of miles of destruction
Meteorologists say an EF3 tornado with peak winds of 145 miles per hour tore a 24 mile path of destruction through Effingham County.
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Coles County tornado leaves Charleston residents without power, damaging trees and homes
Thousands of residents were left without power following severe weather, including tornadoes, that touched down in Coles County Wednesday night.
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Effingham tornado flattens family-owned Corvette museum, downs trees, power lines
A tornado that tore through Effingham Wednesday night flattened the Mid America Motorworks museum.
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IPM Storm Tracker: Tornado reported in Coles County, thousands without power
For instant weather warnings, listen to WILL-AM 580, WILL-FM 90.9 and Illinois Soul FM 101.1.
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First climate monitoring station in Coles County begins collecting climate and weather data
The latest climate monitoring station in Illinois is in Coles County, and researchers with Prairie Research Institute have plans to expand the network even more.
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Photo Gallery: Aftermath of storms in Champaign and Vermilion Counties
Cleanup underway in Champaign and Vermilion Counties after storms on June 12, 2026. Photos by Abigail Bottar and Reginald Hardwick, IPM News
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Severe storms cause major damage to homes, schools and trees in central Illinois; thousands without power
Major damage reported in Champaign and Vermilion Counties after heavy winds and rain passed through Thursday night.
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Tornado Watch for east central Illinois until Friday at 1am CT
The National Weather Service is forecasting strong to severe storms on Thursday evening.
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The drought is over in Champaign County. Are more likely in the future?
The drought in Champaign County that began last fall finally ended in April.
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Thunderstorms to continue today
Wednesday and Thursday are expected to be drier with sunshine.
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Blowing Dust Advisory in effect for Central Illinois
Drivers are encouraged to take precautions in encountering dust on the road.
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Blowing Dust Advisory extended until 7p.m.
If you encounter dense dust, slow down and pull off the roadway as far as possible.
