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Belleville News-Democrat

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Meteor shower may bring ‘incredible fireballs.' When to watch in Illinois

An upcoming meteor shower peaking over Illinois soon is known for producing bright fireballs, and the ideal viewing period will be longer than usual. The Northern Taurids peak around Wednesday to Thursday , but the longer peak means any night the second week of November will offer good viewing opportunities, AccuWeather meteorologist Brian Lada told the News-Democrat in a recent email. “Unlike most meteor showers that peak over the course of one or two nights, both of the Taurids have longer, drawn out peaks that last about a week,” Lada said. The Southern Taurids peaked in early November. Because the Northern Taurids have a longer peak, Lada advised stargazers to choose the night with the best weather to stargaze. For Belleville stargazers, Monday night is expected to be clear, while Tuesday night is forecast to be mostly clear , according to the National Weather Service St. Louis office. Wednesday night has a slight chance of thunderstorms, with mostly cloudy skies expected, while Thursday night should be partly cloudy. Friday and Saturday nights are expected to bring mostly clear skies. “The Taurids are also known for producing fireballs, which are incredibly bright meteors that can briefly be as bright as a

Illinois · 1d

Country Herald

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Illinois Thanksgiving Travel: Rain, Snow, Ice Risk Growing Nov. 18–24?

Chicago, Rockford, Peoria and Springfield could face rain or winter weather as precipitation chances rise.

Illinois · 4h

Country Herald

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Northern Illinois Weather Alert: 60° Warmth Gives Way to Snow Potential Nov 12-13

Lake-effect showers and falling temperatures could bring Chicago its first flurries late Thursday.

Chicago, IL · 3d

Country Herald

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Iowa-Illinois Weather Alert: Quad Cities 64° to 25° Nov 10-14

A 39-degree temperature swing brings gusty winds and freezing conditions to the Quad Cities.

Bettendorf, IA · 23h

newschannel20.com

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Dramatic weather changes coming to central Illinois

TUESDAY NIGHT: Increasing clouds overnight. Low: 43. VETERAN'S DAY: Clouds return with scattered showers possible particularly north of I-74 and along and near I-57. High: 63 Low: 40. THURSDAY: A chilly day with partly to mostly cloudy skies and a chance for a couple of leftover showers. High: 48 Low:...

Illinois · 10h

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Wind Chills Drop Into the Teens for Rockford, Chicago, and Moline Friday Morning as Mild 60s Give Way to Sharp Late-Week Cold

CHICAGO, Ill. — A sharp blast of cold air is set to sweep across Illinois later this week, and it will bring the coldest feel of the season so far. By Friday morning, November 13, wind chills could fall into the teens across northern Illinois, including Rockford, Moline, and the Chicago area. The rest of the state, from Peoria to Paducah, is expected to feel like the 20s. Before the cold arrives, residents will get to enjoy mild temperatures in the 60s today and Tuesday.

Chicago, IL · 2d

25newsnow.com

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Warm Today But Changes Tomorrow

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) -We’re warm today with plenty of sun but changes are on the way in the forecast soon. Our highs today and tomorrow will be well above normal. We’ll be sitting comfortably in the 60s with plenty of sunshine. However, a passing cold front on the way will drop our highs down by quite a bit. We’ll see 40s Thursday, Friday, and Saturday before we bounce back.

Illinois · 14h

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Brief Weekend Cold Blast Gives Way to Warmer than Normal Across Illinois Including Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield with Highs in the 50s

ILLINOIS — A brief cold blast is expected later this week into the weekend across Illinois, but warmer than normal temperatures are set to return next week. The latest 8 to 14 day outlook from the Climate Prediction Center, valid from November 16 through 22, shows Illinois and much of the Midwest leaning strongly toward above normal temperatures. Highs could reach the 50s and possibly the 60s at times, well above typical mid-November levels.

Illinois · 2d

Daily Illini

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Illinois fall on track to be warmest on record, UI researcher says

This fall is on track to be the warmest Illinois has ever experienced, according to Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. “Warm has been the word of the season,” Ford said. Meteorologists refer to fall as the period between Sept. 1 and Nov. 30. Statewide, Illinois had its warmest September...

Illinois · 15h

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Northern Illinois and Indiana’s June 11, 2026 Tornado Outbreak Gets a Deep Dive as Forecaster Breaks Down Intense Tornadoes Near Washburn, Streator and Kouts

NORTHERN ILLINOIS — One of the most fascinating severe weather events of the year is getting a closer look. Work has begun on a detailed breakdown of the June 11, 2026, tornado outbreak that swept across northern Illinois and Indiana, producing a string of notable tornadoes, including intense ones near Washburn and Streator, Illinois, and Kouts, Indiana.

Indiana · 1d

WTHR

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13Weather Forecast | 4 p.m. update Nov. 10, 2026

Illinois · 12h

wdbr.com

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District 186: Snow days in, e-learning out

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Remote learning, a vestige of the covid days for school kids, will no longer be the alternative of choice to winter weather in District 186. Superintendent Terrance Jordan says the district will return to cancelling school for a snow day. That means the days will have to be made up at the end of the school year.

Springfield, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Central Illinois Weather Alert: Veterans Day Rain, Then 40s

Cold front brings light rain Veterans Day, November 11, before temperatures tumble Thursday.

Illinois · 1d

nildealnow.com

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Freeze Ends Growing Season Across Illinois Including Springfield, Champaign, and Carbondale While Frost Covers Chicago, Peoria, and Rockford Saturday Night

ILLINOIS — A freeze impacted central and southern Illinois Saturday night, marking the final frost and freeze event of the season. With this freeze, the entire state has now experienced freezing temperatures this fall, officially ending the growing season statewide. Northern Illinois saw widespread frost, while a hard freeze was possible in parts of Kentucky and Missouri as the coldest air of the season so far settled across the region.

Illinois · 3d

WGN News

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October-level warmth in stark contrast to early season snow that blanketed the area a year ago

You couldn’t ask for a nicer late Fall day as the city enjoyed a second straight day with 100% of its possible sunshine along with unseasonably mild temperatures.

Hebron, IN · 1d

KFVS12

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First Alert Forecast at Noon on 11/9

Kentucky · 1d

Country Herald

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Illinois Weather Alert: Lows Plunge Into the 20s by Friday Nov 13

A midweek cold front brings rain chances Wednesday before colder air arrives Thursday and Friday.

Illinois · 2d

sevenlakes.news

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First Lake-Effect Snowflakes of the Season Possible Thursday Into Friday for Chicago, Gary, and Northwest Indiana Shoreline as Arctic Air Crosses Lake Michigan

CHICAGO — The first snowflakes of the season could fly near Lake Michigan later next week. Both the European and GFS models are showing some lake-effect snow behind a strong cold front. The best chance is from Thursday into Friday, November 12 and 13, across northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana. No accumulation is expected at this time.

Chicago, IL · 4d

25 News Now

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Showers possible Wednesday then colder weather returns

Illinois · 1d

travelinglifestyle.net

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Dangerous Freeze Warnings Issued for 157 Counties in Missouri, Illinois and Kansas as Temperatures Plunge

Freeze Warnings and Frost Advisories cover 157 counties across Missouri, Illinois and Kansas as a cold front ushers in the coldest air of the fall so far. The National Weather Service offices in Kansas City, Springfield, St. Louis and Paducah say temperatures will fall to or below freezing early Saturday, Nov. 7.

Missouri · 4d