Tag: 2023
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Winter Weather 12-28-23
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for portions of NW IL from 9 am to 9 PM today. 1-3” of snow expected.
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Bouts of Snow Possible
A few rounds of snow will be possible Wednesday into Thursday as an upper-level wave moves through the area. I am not currently anticipating a significant snowfall from this, but some locations could pick up a couple of inches of snow.
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3.1 magnitude Earthquake near Mt. Vernon
A 3.1-magnitude earthquake struck the Mount Vernon, IL area during the evening hours of Sunday, December 17, 2023. The earthquake, which registered 3.1 on the Richter scale, shook communities around the Mount Vernon area around 10:10 PM CDT. Residents in Mount Vernon and surrounding communities reported minor shaking.
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Heavy Rain Tonight into Friday
Illinois is expected to experience a bout of intense rainfall from this evening through Friday morning. The current forecast indicates precipitation ranging between 1 to 1.5 inches by Friday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) forecast anticipates rainfall in the range of 1.00 to 1.50 inches.
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Light snow Saturday into Sunday
Light snow is looking increasing likely across portions of Central and Northern Illinois starting Saturday Night into Sunday morning. Model ensembles have between a 15-25% chance for more that 1″ of snow for areas North and West of a Bloomington to Chicago line. Snowfall amounts are expected to stay light with most places seeing less…
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Persimmon 2023 Forecast
Persimmons are often featured in folklore as a means of predicting the upcoming winter weather. According to this tradition, the shape of a persimmon seed’s kernel can be used as a forecast tool.
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Satellite Capture Solar Eclipse
While a thick layer of clouds blanketed much of the Midwest, including Illinois, the eclipse persisted over the United States. There were a few brief breaks in the cloud cover that provided limited viewing opportunities for the eclipse in Illinois. However, the optimal viewing location was in the Southern United States.
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Strong Storms Friday 10/12
showers and thunderstorms are expected on Friday October 12 2023. Currents thought is that two rounds of thunderstorms will move through the area.
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Taste of Fall
As the leaves fall and Halloween decorations start to appear, that is a sure sign that fall has arrived. Unfortunately, for us here in Central Illinois, it has not felt like fall with above-average temperatures. This week will start off warm, with highs in the 80s, but as we move into midweek and into next…
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Sept 26, 2023 Severe Weather Threat
A Level 1 out of 5 Marginal risk has been issued for parts of Central Illinois, including the Pana area. Models show the potential for damaging winds from afternoon into the evening.