Category: illinois
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December 1, 2018 Tornado Outbreak
On December 1st, 2018, my wife, my bestie, and I embarked on a journey to Western Illinois to enjoy a late afternoon of late-season storm chasing. The SPC indicated a slight risk for severe storms in the area, with several low-top supercells possible. Although I didn’t know it was going to be the largest December…
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Halloween Snow?
Snow is possible during the morning hours of October 31, 2023. Hi-Res models continue to support a couple of rounds of snow over much of Central and Northern Illinois on Halloween.
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Hot Weather Returns
Hot and dry conditions will return to the area starting Sunday, August 20, 2023. The NWS has an Excessive Heat Warning in effect from Sunday into Wednesday.
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Winter Blast: Below-Average Temperatures and Snow in the Forecast for Illinois Next Week
Next week, Illinois is expected to experience the coldest temperatures of the year with a 90-100% chance of below-average temperatures from December 22 to December 26, 2022, according to the Climate Prediction Center. In addition to the cold temperatures, there is also a chance of snow during this time, with some weather models predicting a…
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High winds and strong storms
A busy day of weather for us here in Pana on this Tuesday. We start the day off with a Wind Advisory until 3 PM this evening. Winds will be gusting to 45-50 mph across the area.