The Illinois Weather Podcast

Your evening Illinois weather update A hard freeze is on the way for Illinois tonight, with temperatures plummeting into the mid-twenties across much of the state. Those freeze warnings we've been tracking are now in full effect, threatening any tender plants or early spring vegetation you might have already put outside. Here's how your Friday shapes up temperature-wise.

Your midday Illinois weather update A Freeze Warning is in effect across Illinois tonight as temperatures plummet well below freezing. Here comes widespread lows between 25 and 32 degrees, cold enough to damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants and potentially burst exposed pipes. This morning started chilly with temperatures around 30 degrees at 5 A.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update A Freeze Warning takes effect tonight across Illinois, with temperatures expected to drop as low as 29 degrees. This cold snap arrives just as many of us were getting ready for spring planting season, so it's time to protect those tender plants and early garden starts. Today's temperatures will struggle to reach 37 degrees by late afternoon around 5 P.M., then...

Your evening Illinois weather update We're tracking multiple severe thunderstorm warnings across Illinois this Thursday evening, with storms racing eastward at 50 to 55 miles per hour. The most immediate threat moves through Central Illinois, where severe storms are pushing through McLean and surrounding counties right now. Your Thursday started quiet enough with temperatures in the upper 30s, but...

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today as we prepare for a significant severe weather outbreak this afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service has placed areas east and north of a Havana-Springfield-Mattoon line under an Enhanced Risk for severe storms. In Right now at 4, 53 A.M., temperatures sit near 50 degrees, but we'll climb to...

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today as a potent storm system brings heavy rain and thunderstorms. The National Weather Service has issued twelve weather alerts, with flooding concerns stretching from the Mississippi River valley through central portions of the state. This morning starts mild with temperatures already in the 50s under clo...

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today, with thirteen active alerts stretching from the Chicago metro down through central portions of the state. Standing water and swollen rivers remain the primary concern through this Wednesday afternoon. Here comes a mild day temperature-wise, climbing from the low fifties this morning to reach sixty-nin...

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking multiple flood warnings across Illinois this Wednesday, with thirteen alerts currently in effect as our waterways continue to run high. The combination of recent rainfall and saturated ground means even moderate rain later tonight could worsen flooding conditions. This morning starts mild with temperatures already in the mid-50s under cloudy skies...

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Wednesday, with thirteen active alerts as rising water threatens communities along our major rivers. The most serious flooding continues along the Illinois River valley, with additional warnings posted for tributaries throughout central portions of the state. This morning starts mild at 40 degrees, perf...

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today, with twelve total alerts impacting communities along our major rivers. While we'll stay dry over the next twenty-four hours, the flooding situation remains serious in affected areas. This Tuesday morning started chilly at thirty-nine degrees, but we're warming up nicely through the day.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Tuesday morning, with eleven active alerts impacting river communities throughout the state. While we're staying dry today, the flooding situation remains serious along our waterways. Starting your Tuesday with 39 degrees this morning, we'll see temperatures climb steadily through the day.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Tuesday morning, with rivers and streams running high from recent rainfall. While we're dry for now, the flooding concerns remain our top weather story as water continues to rise in several areas. Starting your Tuesday with temperatures near 31 degrees around 5 A.M., we'll see a nice warming trend throu...

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Monday, with the most significant flooding concerns concentrated along our major river systems. While we'll stay dry today, standing water and swollen rivers continue to pose hazards throughout the state. This morning started chilly with temperatures bottoming out at 32 degrees around 4 A.M.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today, with the most significant flooding concerns along area rivers and low-lying regions. We're also dealing with elevated fire danger south of Interstate 80 due to strong winds and dry conditions. This morning starts mild with temperatures already in the upper 30s, but don't expect much warming through the...

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are active across Illinois this Sunday morning, with standing water creating hazardous conditions on area roadways. The most significant flooding impacts stretch from the Illinois River valley through portions of central Illinois. We're starting the day mild with temperatures around 53 degrees, but don't expect it to last.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois today, including flood warnings and a special weather statement for elevated fire danger. The combination of record warmth, strong winds. And dry conditions creates challenging conditions statewide.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Friday, with sixteen active alerts impacting communities along our major rivers and waterways. While we'll stay dry today, the flooding situation remains serious in several areas. This morning starts mild at 52 degrees, perfect for that early coffee on the porch.

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain active across Illinois this Thursday, with 28 alerts currently affecting rivers and low-lying areas throughout the state. Standing water and swollen waterways continue to pose hazards even as dry conditions settle in for the next 24 hours. Temperatures started cool this morning but we're seeing a steady climb through the day.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today, with 31 active alerts affecting rivers and low-lying areas throughout the state. While we'll stay dry over the next 24 hours, the flooding concerns from recent rainfall continue. Right now we're sitting at 39 degrees, but temperatures will climb steadily through the morning hours.

Your morning Illinois weather update Flood warnings remain in effect across multiple counties in Illinois this Thursday morning, with 28 active alerts stretching from the Mississippi River valley through central portions of the state. Rivers and streams continue running high after recent rainfall, creating hazardous conditions near waterways. Temperatures start chilly this morning at 35 degrees, b...

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Your evening Illinois weather update Step outside right now and that 43 degrees feels like spring knocked on the door early. But don't get too comfortable, we're about to take a wild ride. Tonight, clouds roll in and temperatures ease down, chicago settles at 35 degrees.

Your midday Illinois weather update That light dusting of snow you saw this morning? Last night's clipper left just enough to remind you it's still March — maybe half an inch north of I-72, nothing south.

Your morning Illinois weather update Step outside right now and you'll understand what 25 degrees with 30 mile an hour winds actually does to a human body. Wind chills are sitting near zero across Chicagoland, we picked up over an inch of snow overnight. And it's still coming down as I'm recording this. 📍 Keywords: Illinois weather | morning forecast | morning weather update | IL weather forecast...

Your evening Illinois weather update If you stepped outside today, you felt that rain, over half an inch in the last 24 hours. But here's where it gets wild, that rain is about to turn violent, then freeze solid. 📍 Keywords: evening weather update | evening forecast | IL weather forecast | March weather | Illinois | Illinois weather