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Illinois in a State of Change: Essential severe weather survival tips every resident needs to know

Due to climate change, Illinois is in a State of Change, as severe weather continues to affect communities across the Prairie State, knowing what to do is key. But for many people, the last time they participated in a storm drill may have been in elementary school. Having a plan is one of the best ways to protect yourself and your family. That means identifying a safe place before a warning is issued, finding a way to receive weather alerts from a trained weather professional who works in your area, and understanding what those alerts actually mean. It also means clearing up a few common misconceptions about severe weather.

Illinois · 2d
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Coldest Air of the Season Brings Saturday Morning Wind Chills in the Teens and 20s to Illinois Including Chicago, Rockford, and Peoria

ILLINOIS — The coldest air of the season so far is set to arrive in Illinois this weekend, though it will only stick around for a short time. Temperatures on Saturday morning are expected to start in the 20s and 30s across the state. Combined with a steady breeze, wind chills will make it feel like the teens and 20s for anyone heading out early in the day.

Illinois · 3d
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Wednesday Evening Storm Chance, Another Small Chance Thursday

An evening round of showers and thunderstorms could bring one to two strong to severe storms along the eastern edge of the viewing area. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 out of 5) of severe weather is in place for a handful of counties in western Kentucky and eastern Illinois. Large hail and damaging winds are the main concerns in the strongest storms, though a brief spin-up cannot be ruled out either.

Kentucky · 2d
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ER doctor shares cold weather safety tips as temperatures drop in Central Illinois

PEORIA (25News Now) - As temperatures begin to fall across central Illinois, emergency physicians say now is the time to prepare for more than just winter weather. Dr. William Fletchall, emergency physician and medical director of the emergency department at Carle Health Methodist Hospital, said colder temperatures often bring an increase in respiratory illnesses like influenza, COVID-19 and RSV, along with cold-related injuries such as frostbite and prolonged exposure to the elements.

Illinois · 2d
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Midwest “Snowicane” Talk Goes Viral as One Long-Range Forecast Shows a Thanksgiving-Week Storm Dumping Up to 20 Inches on Indiana and Ohio, but Forecasters Urge Caution

MIDWEST — Social media is buzzing after one long-range forecast showed a powerful winter storm sweeping across the Midwest just before Thanksgiving, with some jokingly calling it a “Category 1 snowicane.”. One viral post even quipped that the storm could take the next name on the Atlantic hurricane...

Ohio · 2d

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 · 4d

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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 · 5d

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Turning Colder Through This Weekend, Warming Up Again Next Week

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) - Say goodbye to the mild weather! A cold front moved through Central Illinois earlier today and we’ll see a big drop in our temperatures behind this front for the second half of the week. Thursday: Windy And Cold. Thursday will be noticeably colder with...

Illinois · 2d

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As Tornado Alley Shifts, Storm Guard Sees Storm Damage Surge in Wisconsin and Illinois

November 11, 2026 // Franchising.com // FORT WORTH, Texas — The map of where tornadoes hit is changing, and Storm Guard is seeing the effects firsthand. Over the last five to ten years, franchisees in markets typically considered outside traditional Tornado Alley have reported a clear rise in tornadoes and severe storm damage. The change is most pronounced in the brand's northern markets, especially Wisconsin and Illinois.

Wisconsin · 3d

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Colder Air On The Way

CENTRAL ILLINOIS (25News Now) - Colder air will begin to settle in for the second half of the work week as an area of low pressure and associated cold front passes throughout the day today. This system will bring the chance for rainfall, but not all of us will see showers.

Illinois · 3d

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Montgomery County EMA Winter Weather Preparedness

Winter weather preparedness week has begun. Residents are urged to prepare for the usual snow, and cold temperatures that come with a midwestern winter here in Illinois. Montgomery County Emergency Management Agency Director, Dan Hough, mentions that emergency management planning consists of multiple different categories. The main category is planning ahead.

Montgomery County, IL · 3d

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Lower Ohio and Western Tennessee Valleys Face Level 1 Severe Storm Risk on Veterans Day as Midweek Cold Front Sweeps Through Indiana, Illinois and Kentucky

EVANSVILLE, INDIANA — Parts of the lower Ohio Valley and western Tennessee Valley are under a Level 1 (Marginal) risk for severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, as a cold front pushes through the region on Veterans Day. A much larger area of general thunderstorms covers a big...

Ohio · 3d

25 News Now

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Colder Air On The Way

Illinois · 3d

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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 · 3d

25 News Now

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ER doctor shares cold weather safety tips as temperatures drop in Central Illinois

Illinois · 2d

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 · 6d

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 · 3d

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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 · 5d

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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 · 5d