Millions from the Midwest to the Northeast prepare for a weeklong heat wave
A sweltering heat wave is bearing down on a large swath of the U.S., creating potentially dangerous conditions for millions of people in multiple states.
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Severe storms possible Thursday evening and overnight
From the National Weather Service in Central Illinois: A line of t’storms will affect the area late Thursday afternoon into the overnight hours. Some severe storms are in the forecast, with damaging wind gusts and large hail. Stay weather aware and be ready to take shelter when storms approach.
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Memorial Day weekend travel to be congested with severe weather on the way
America is back, baby. Airports and roadways are expected to be jam-packed during the Memorial Day weekend, making up for travel lost during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a new analysis from AAA. But severe and potentially destructive storms forecast for the Plains, Midwest and mid-South through Memorial Day weekend may dampen the fun. AAA projects 43.8 million people…
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Tornado devastates Iowa town, killing multiple people as powerful storms rip through Midwest
Iowa State Patrol Sgt. Alex Dinkla says at least a dozen people were injured amid widespread devastation in Greenfield. Tuesday saw multiple tornadoes, giant hail and heavy rain in several states.
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Tornado Watch for central Illinois until 8pm
Meteorologists are forecasting two rounds of strong to severe storms crossing Central Illinois on Tuesday. Much of central Illinois has been placed under a Tornado Watch until Tuesday at 8:00 p.m. This story will be updated with new postings on X (formerly known as Twitter) from IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard and NWS Central Illinois. Andrew’s…
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Storms weakening after causing damage in Central Illinois on Thursday night
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued for some Central Illinois counties.
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Live Updates: 2024 Total Solar Eclipse In Illinois
Illinois Public Media Newsroom is covering the solar eclipse live, sharing updates and reactions from across the state to capture the excitement of this astronomical event. Michael E. Matheny, MD, MS, MPH Total eclipse on April 8, 2024 captured by Michael E. Matheny, MD, MS, MPH Eclipse watchers in Indianapolis on April 8, 2024….
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Eclipse weather forecast: Clouds could spoil view along much of the path
Eclipse watchers who get clouded or rained out can still watch the spectacle online via broadcasts from The Associated Press, NASA and others.
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Flood Watch in effect until Tuesday at 1pm
The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is tracking weather systems that will bring more than two inches of rain to our area. A flood watch is in effect until Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. Champaign, Christian, Coles, De Witt, Douglas, Macon, Piatt, Sangamon, and Vermilion Counties are included in the watch. Isolated flash flooding is…
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Tornado Watch for Central Illinois now-9pm
The National Weather Service in Lincoln and IPM meteorologist Andrew Pritchard are tracking the potential for severe thunderstorms, including high winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes on Thursday.
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Meteorologists: Record warmth and severe storms possible Tuesday
The National Weather Service in Lincoln is forecasting unseasonably warm weather on Tuesday followed by a threat of severe storms in the evening hours. Primary hazards will be damaging winds and large hail. Click below for the latest from IPM News meteorologist Andrew Pritchard and the NWS. Tweets by NWSLincolnIL
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Winter Weather Advisory for Central Illinois: Friday 6am-6pm
The National Weather Service in Lincoln issued a Winter Weather Advisory for central Illinois, including Champaign-Urbana, Danville and Decatur. Meteorologists are forecasting two to four inches of snow. Click below for the latest from meteorologists. Click here for the latest winter road conditions. Tweets by NWSLincolnIL
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Parents say student found dead on University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus was an “energetic, happy-go-lucky kid”
Akul Dhawan’s friend called campus police about an hour after midnight on Saturday, Jan. 20. It wasn’t until 10 hours later that an unrelated university employee found the 18-year-old dead on a nearby porch.
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Ready to thaw out? Temperatures rise above freezing for the first time in days
Freezing rain expected. Total ice accumulations of around one tenth of an inch.
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Closings/Delays/E-Learning Days for January 23
CHAMPAIGN COUNTY Champaign County Regional Planning Commission – Opens at 10:00 a.m. Champaign Unit 4 Schools – Closed Parkland College – Closed Rantoul City Schools (PK-8) – Closed University Laboratory High School in Urbana – E-Learning Day University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Instructors are recommended to move in-person classes to a remote-learning format until noon Tuesday…
