Tornado Watch until Saturday 3am CDT
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.
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Forecasters: Bitter cold wind chills this week
Very cold temps will grip the region this week with night time wind chills well below zero tonight through Thu night.
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February 12: School Closings, E-Learning Days and Early Dismissals
Many schools will have e-learning days, early dismissals, or closings on Wednesday, February 12, because of forecasted wintry weather in Central Illinois.
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Icy conditions could affect Wednesday travel
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…
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Dangerous cold in central Illinois through midweek
Meteorologists say there will be bitter cold wind chills below zero through Wednesday morning over central and southeast Illinois.
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Bitter cold temperatures force local school districts to implement E-Learning day Tuesday
Several Central Illinois school districts have announced that classes will be held remotely on Tuesday.
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Los Angeles wildfire deaths rise to 24 as more fierce winds are forecast
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.
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Winter closings, delays, and e-learning days for Monday, January 6
Many schools switched to e-learning days. Many local city and county offices are closed for the day.
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Winter Storm Warning has ended for Champaign County
Heavy snow accumulation of six inches or more is possible through Monday morning.
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Winter Storm Resource Center
A Winter Storm Watch has been issued for Champaign County and surrounding portions of East Central Illinois beginning 12 a.m. Sunday through 12 p.m. Monday.
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Temperatures in the single digits greet Central Illinoisans, light snowfall expected
Central Illinoisans woke up to freezing temperatures Thursday morning with light snow expected to fall starting in the afternoon.
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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.
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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.
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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…
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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.
