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Chris Yates’ bold prediction for the 2026-2027 winter season

PEORIA, ILL. (WMBD) — Up until recently, it’s been a very warm Fall in central Illinois. We experienced one of the warmest Octobers on record and our first freeze came three weeks later than what climatology would suggest is “normal”. Seasonal forecasting is always a challenging endeavor, even more so in a year where we’ve […]

Peoria, IL · 12h

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 · 2d

Country Herald

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Springfield, IL Weather Alert: Storm Risk Wednesday, Freeze Follows Nov 12

Central Illinois could reach 69 degrees Wednesday before colder air brings freezing nighttime temperatures

Springfield, IL · 1d

Country Herald

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Illinois-Indiana Snow Alert: Lake-Effect Snow Friday, Nov. 13

Lake-effect showers shift toward the state line Thursday night before focusing on northwest Indiana Friday.

Chicago, IL · 1d

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 · 3d

franchising.com

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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 · 1d

25newsnow.com

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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 · 1d

nildealnow.com

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Hailstorms With Nickel to Quarter Size Hail Could Cover Roads in Davenport, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa City Before Moving Into Central Illinois

IOWA — Hailstorms moved into the Quad Cities area from the northwest Wednesday morning, bringing hail up to the size of nickels along with gusty winds. Some storms were capable of producing hail as large as quarters at times. The storms were expected to slide southeast into central Illinois through the morning, and roads in some areas could become covered with hail.

Cedar Rapids, IA · 7h

nildealnow.com

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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 · 1d

ipmnewsroom.org

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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 · 8h

newschannel20.com

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Rain chances along with tumbling temperatures

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A stray shower or storm possible mainly east of I-57, otherwise partly cloudy. Low: 39. THURSDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy. A few isolated showers are possible. Very windy. High: 48. Low: 30. FRIDAY: Mostly sunny. Chilly. High: 44. Low: 24. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Brisk. High: 46. Low: 25.

Springfield, IL · 16h

sevenlakes.news

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Heightened Snow Risk Builds Across Minneapolis, Des Moines, Chicago and Milwaukee as Cold Front Unlocks Arctic Air Through Thanksgiving Week Travel Period

MINNEAPOLIS — Snow chances are rising across the Upper Midwest and Northern Plains. They could start as early as the coming weekend and continue through the end of November. A brief warm-up early next week will come before a strong cold front around November 20 brings colder air into the region. Multiple rounds of winter weather are possible heading into Thanksgiving week.

Minneapolis, MN · 1d

illinoisstormchasers.com

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Wednesday, November 11th – Severe Weather Threat

(9:00AM – Wednesday, November 11th, 2026) A cluster of rain/t’storm activity has moved into Northwestern Illinois this morning. Some severe weather activity has been noted with this cluster in the Quad Cities area over the past hour or so, which was not expected (surprise!). This complex of rain/t’storm...

Illinois · 21h

25newsnow.com

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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 · 16h

taylorvilledailynews.com

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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 · 1d

nildealnow.com

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Tornado Risk Added for Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee Including Indianapolis, Louisville, and Nashville Wednesday Afternoon as Damaging 60 MPH Wind Gusts Threaten

MIDWEST — The Storm Prediction Center has introduced a tornado risk area for Wednesday across parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, and Tennessee. The zone carries a 2 percent tornado chance, considered a Level 1 risk, focused along a corridor from Nashville up to Indianapolis. Any tornado that forms is expected to be brief and weak, but damaging wind gusts of up to 60 mph are also a concern as storms develop during the late afternoon.

Kentucky · 1d

bchssreport.com

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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 · 5h

bchssreport.com

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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 · 1d

My Journal Courier

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Extension training to focus on climate, extreme weather mitigation

A University of Illinois Extension Climate Stewards training program will look at the impacts of increasingly extreme weather in the state and prepare participants to assist in mitigating it.

Quincy, IL · 09-14

ktvo.com

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Historic summer heat sets new record, the Tri-States feels the burn

KIRKSVILLE, Mo., OTTUMWA, Iowa, QUINCY, Ill.— If you thought that this summer was hot, you are correct. According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the country’s average temperature over the past three months was 74.4. That beats a record set in 1936 during the Dust Bowl. August...

Ottumwa, IA · 09-14