Rain/Snow mix expected Monday evening in central Illinois
From NWS Lincoln: Minor disturbances will affect the area tonight and Monday night, bringing a mix of light rain and snow. No snow accumulation or travel impacts are expected.
Snow ends, Bitter cold on Monday and Tuesday
Meteorologists at the National Weather Service in Lincoln are forecasting the first snow of the season Sunday for parts of central Illinois. The accumulation will range from a dusting to an inch of snow. Below are the latest forecasts and updates from the NWS, meteorologist Andrew Pritchard, and IPM News team members.
Freeze Warning Monday night and snow flurries Tuesday
Freeze Warning: Sunday 10pm-Monday 8am
Storms and heavy rain possible Friday night
The National Weather Service in Lincoln forecasts unsettled weather this weekend across central Illinois.
Frost Advisory in effect Tuesday 12AM-8AM
Lows of 34 to 38 degrees overnight will likely lead to frost forming overnight, especially from Havana to Decatur to Terre Haute northeast where a frost advisory is posted overnight.
Severe storms possible tonight and Tuesday
From NWS Lincoln: Labor Day features hot and humid conditions, with afternoon heat indices near 100 degrees. A few severe thunderstorms are possible Wednesday afternoon and evening.
Illinois heat wave is the latest of several weather extremes in the state
Dangerously high heat follows drought conditions earlier this summer.
Some Central Illinois schools will close Friday due to heat
URBANA – Due to forecasted high temperatures on Friday, August 25, some central Illinois schools will be closed. The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued an Extreme Heat Warning. Combined heat and humidity will make it feel like 110-115 degrees. Here are the August 25 school closures or advisories: Danville School District 118 All…
Champaign, Danville and Urbana Schools close Thursday due to heat
URBANA – Due to forecasted high temperatures on August 24, some central Illinois school districts will be closed. The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued an Extreme Heat Warning. Combined heat and humidity will make it feel like 110-115 degrees. Here are the August 24 school closures: Champaign Unit 4 Schools Danville School District…
Strong storms may impact central Illinois today
Meteorologists are forecasting a line of thunderstorms moving across central Illinois on Thursday. These storms have the potential to produce gusty winds (40-60 mph) and hail to the size of half-dollars. Here’s the audio forecast from IPM News meteorologist Andrew Pritchard: Tweets by NWSLincolnIL
Strong storms possible Sunday night
The National Weather Service says periods of showers and thunderstorms are expected through the weekend. Highest chances will be Friday morning, and again Sunday evening.
Central Illinois Braces for Severe Weather
Central Illinois is bracing for scattered thunderstorms today, with a potential for some to escalate to severe levels by the late afternoon and early evening. A brief period of fair weather is forecasted for Thursday into part of Friday but will be short-lived. Late Friday, a cold front will move across the region, bringing with…
8 dogs died from extreme heat in the Midwest during unairconditioned drive
Lake Station, Indiana police said Thursday the dogs were among 18 shepherds traveling from O’Hare International Airport in Chicago to a K-9 training facility in Michigan City, Indiana.
Strong thunderstorms race across Central Illinois overnight
The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is forecasting thunderstorms, some severe, late Friday into Saturday morning. Check here for the latest forecast and weather information. A special weather statement has been issued for Rantoul IL, Thomasboro IL and Gifford IL until 1:00 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/RGzXfLhe8Z — NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) July 29, 2023 Sirens…
Excessive heat warning in effect until Friday 8pm
The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is forecasting Heat Index values higher than 100 degrees this week. Check here for the latest forecast and cooling center information. Less humid air starts to push in on Saturday, but will take until Sunday to fully cover the area. The best chances for rain in the near…