FREEZE WARNING ISSUED FOR PARTS OF SOUTHERN ILLINOIS AS COLDEST TEMPERATURES OF THE SEASON ARRIVE

The National Weather Service in Paducah has issued a Freeze Warning for portions of Southern Illinois beginning Friday night, as the coldest temperatures of the fall season move into the region. The Freeze Warning will be in effect from 11 p.m. Friday until 8 a.m. Saturday, with temperatures expected to...

Missouri-Illinois Freeze Warning Overnight Tonight: Lows Near 28°F Nov 6-7

St. Louis, Columbia, Belleville and southern Illinois face crop and plumbing risks.

Freeze warnings issued for the weekend

(Heartland News) - Happy Friday! A cold front moving across the region is bringing much cooler air for the weekend. The coldest air of the season so far, with lows near or below freezing tonight and Saturday night. Freeze warnings have been issued for tonight, and a freeze watch is in place tomorrow evening. Staying dry, with more sunshine expected Saturday and Sunday. Highs are forecast in the 50s today and tomorrow.

4-State Freeze Warning: 31° Lows Expected by Sunday Morning Nov 8

PADUCAH, KY – Millions of residents across portions of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri face another round of cold weather this weekend as the National Weather Service expands Freeze Warnings ahead of temperatures expected to fall to 31 degrees by Sunday morning.

New weather radar coming to southeast Missouri

Missouri officials have approved funding for a new weather radar intended to strengthen severe weather monitoring across parts of southeast Missouri, according to an announcement from State Rep. Keith Elliott, a Republican from Doniphan.

Strong Cold Front Brings 40 to 55 MPH Wind Gusts and Brief Spin Up Tornadoes to St. Louis, Carbondale, Evansville, Clarksville and Jackson, Tennessee

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI — A strong cold front is set to sweep across the Mid-Mississippi Valley and lower Ohio Valley on Tuesday evening, November 3, bringing a line of storms capable of 40 to 55 mph wind gusts and brief spin-up tornadoes. The threat covers parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Tennessee, including St. Louis, Carbondale, Evansville, Clarksville and Jackson, Tennessee. Because the cold front is so strong, widespread gusty winds are expected even outside the storms. Simulated radar for 7 p.m. CST Tuesday shows a long, intense line of storms stretching from Peoria and Springfield, Illinois south through St. Louis, Poplar Bluff and Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Ohio Valley Winter Turns Colder Than Usual, With the Coldest Days in Mid- and Late January, the Old Farmer's Almanac Says

The Old Farmer's Almanac expects a colder-than-usual Ohio Valley winter, with the coldest days in mid- and late January and snow into early March.

Windy Election Day, storms tonight

Hang on to everything if you’re heading to the polls today as winds are gusting up to 30 MPH across the Heartland today. This is all ahead of our cold front and line of showers and storms tonight. A Level 1 Marginal risk is in place for SE. MO and portions of Illinois west of Marion to Cairo and along the Miss. River in Kentucky. Damaging winds are the primary concern from the line as it slowly moves through.

Illinois-Kentucky Weather: Coldest Highs Since March This Saturday Nov 7

A few strong storms remain possible through 9 p.m. Tuesday before cooler weather arrives this weekend.

Strong storm system to impact Heartland on Election Day

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Voters heading to the polls Tuesday should be prepared for unsettled weather. A line of storms will enter the area around 4 p.m. from the west and push through until approximately 10 p.m. in the east, making timing crucial for those planning to vote.

First Alert: Tracking cold front with possible strong to severe storms Tuesday

(Heartland News) - It’s a dreary start to the workweek. Expect continuing cloudy with patches of drizzle this evening, with lows in the low 60s. Things will continue to stay cloudy, warm and breezy into tomorrow morning. Highs will reach the mid-70s. First Alert Chief Meteorologist Grant Dade says...

Squall Line Brings Heavy Rain and 30 MPH Gusts to Missouri and Illinois Including St. Louis, Carbondale, and Cape Girardeau Tuesday Evening

MISSOURI AND ILLINOIS — A squall line of storms is expected to move through eastern Missouri and southern Illinois on Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rain and wind gusts of around 30 mph. Despite plenty of hype surrounding this system, the tornado risk with this line of storms is virtually zero. The main impacts will be downpours, gusty winds, and wet roads during the evening hours.

Illinois-Kentucky Weather Alert Tuesday: 40 MPH Winds, Storms Nov 3

Paducah, KY – Residents across southern Illinois, western Kentucky, southeast Missouri and southwest Indiana should prepare for a significant weather change Tuesday, November 3, as a strong fall cold front brings gusty winds approaching 40 mph, widespread showers and the possibility of strong thunderstorms.

Unsettled pattern into the week

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (Heartland News) - Good morning, Heartland. A few isolated light showers will remain possible all day. Expect the clouds to stick with us for the day, with highs much cooler in the low to mid 60s. Isolated showers continue through Monday along with the clouds and cooler temperatures.

Firefighters contain 2-acre brush fire near home in Cape Girardeau County

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KBSI) — Firefighters contained a brush fire that burned approximately 2 acres near a home in Cape Girardeau County on Saturday, Oct. 24. According to the Millersville Rural Fire Protection District, crews responded to a reported natural cover fire near a residential structure off County Road 471.

Paducah, KY Weather: Oct. 31-Nov. 3 Storm Chances Increase

Rain could disrupt Halloween plans before a stronger storm system brings more showers next week.

Small bump in temperatures tomorrow

(Heartland News) - It’s yet another comfortable, dry day across the Heartland as temperatures climb to the mid-70s. Keep in mind, we should now be in the upper 60s. During the next several mornings, we’ll start off with chilly 40s for lows, but a gradual shift in winds to the E/SE could help bump the afternoon highs up a few more degrees. Tomorrow through Monday, highs should reach the upper 70s and near 80 degrees.

Emergency funding for June flash floods