The Illinois Weather Podcast

Your midday Illinois weather update Seventy weather alerts are active across Illinois this morning, with multiple flood warnings highlighting dangerous conditions along swollen rivers and streams. Standing water remains a serious concern following overnight rainfall, particularly in low-lying areas and near waterways. This Sunday starts mild at 59 degrees, climbing steadily through the morning to reach 76 degrees by 2 P.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update Active weather is moving into Illinois this Sunday with 79 weather alerts currently in effect statewide. The most pressing concern is elevated wildfire conditions developing this afternoon between noon and 7 P.M., particularly dangerous given the dry conditions and strengthening winds. This morning started mild at 54 degrees.

Your evening Illinois weather update Flood warnings are in effect across multiple Illinois counties this Saturday evening, with 79 active weather alerts statewide. The immediate concern is flooding along rivers and low-lying areas, particularly where recent rainfall has saturated the ground. This Saturday started mild with temperatures in the low 60s, climbing steadily through the afternoon to reach 76 degrees around 3 P.M.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are active across Illinois this Saturday morning, with 83 alerts currently in effect statewide. Standing water remains a significant concern following overnight rainfall, particularly along river corridors and low-lying areas. This morning starts cool at 45 degrees with lingering clouds from last night's rain system.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood alerts are in effect across Illinois this Saturday morning, with 75 total weather alerts impacting communities statewide. The most serious conditions are developing along area rivers where flood warnings remain active. Right now at 6 A.M., temperatures sit at 37 degrees under cloudy skies.

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood alerts are in effect across Illinois today, with flood warnings and watches covering portions of the state. Standing water and swollen rivers continue to pose hazards, particularly in low-lying areas and near waterways. This Friday starts chilly with temperatures bottoming out near 38 degrees around 5 A.M.

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking extensive flooding concerns across Illinois today, with 81 active weather alerts including multiple Flood Warnings and a Flood Watch. The saturated ground from recent rainfall means rivers and streams remain swollen, creating dangerous conditions in low-lying areas. This Friday starts chilly with temperatures in the upper 30s, climbing slowly through the morning hours.

Your morning Illinois weather update The big weather story today is flooding across Illinois, with 75 active alerts including flood watches and warnings affecting communities from the Wisconsin border down through Central Illinois. Standing water remains a serious concern after yesterday's heavy rainfall. And while the rain is tapering off this morning, the flooding threat continues through the day.

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois today, including flood warnings and a hydrologic outlook as waves of showers and thunderstorms approach. With 90 alerts currently active statewide, this is shaping up to be an active weather day that requires your attention. Right now we're sitting at a pleasant 63 degrees, but don't expect it to last.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today as thunderstorms move through the state. With 102 active weather alerts, including widespread flood warnings, this is a day to stay weather-aware and adjust your plans accordingly. This morning starts mild at 63 degrees, but don't expect it to last.

Your morning Illinois weather update Illinois is under the gun with widespread flooding concerns this Thursday morning. We've got ninety-four flood warnings blanketing the state. And that unsettled pattern the National Weather Service is tracking means we'll need to stay weather-aware through early next week.

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Wednesday, with 93 active weather alerts impacting communities from the Chicago suburbs down through central portions of the state. The immediate concern is flooding that's already underway in several river basins. This morning's thunderstorms between 2 and 9 A.M.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this morning, with 99 active weather alerts statewide. The biggest concern right now is flooding along rivers and low-lying areas, especially after the heavy rain we've seen over the past few days. We're starting off with thunderstorms between 1 and 7 A.M., with the heaviest rain expected around 4 A.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update Flooding concerns take center stage across Illinois today with multiple flood warnings in effect. Rivers and streams remain swollen from recent rainfall, creating hazardous conditions in low-lying areas throughout the state. This morning starts chilly at 37 degrees with a slight chance of rain around 5 A.M.

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are active across Illinois this Tuesday, with 91 total weather alerts affecting communities statewide. The immediate concern centers on ongoing flooding conditions that have prompted emergency management to issue warnings for numerous counties. Today's temperatures start chilly with a low of 33 degrees expected around 8 P.M.

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking widespread flooding concerns across Illinois this Tuesday morning, with 93 active flood warnings stretching from the Mississippi River to the Indiana border. Standing water and swollen rivers are creating hazardous conditions that will persist through much of the week. This morning starts chilly with temperatures in the mid-30s.

Your morning Illinois weather update We're tracking 90 weather alerts across Illinois this morning, with flooding and freezing temperatures creating dangerous conditions statewide. The National Weather Service has issued multiple flood warnings along our river systems while freeze warnings blanket northern counties. In Right now at 2, 30 A.M., temperatures sit at 31 degrees with steady north-northeast winds at 11 miles per hour.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois as a slow-moving weather system brings heavy rain and thunderstorms to the region. Twenty-six weather alerts are currently active, with flooding concerns topping the list as we head into a very wet Friday evening and overnight period. Right now temperatures are holding steady around 40 degrees, but we'll see a gradual warming trend through the overnight hours.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood watches are in effect across Illinois today as a warm front brings thunderstorms to the region. The main concern is heavy rainfall that could lead to localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas and near streams. We're starting Friday morning with temperatures around 52 degrees, but don't expect it to warm up as the day goes on.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois today as a storm system brings widespread rain, gusty winds. And potential flooding to the region. The combination of heavy rainfall and strong winds will create challenging conditions throughout Thursday.

Your evening Illinois weather update A Wind Advisory is in effect across Illinois today, with gusts up to 45 miles per hour expected to create hazardous conditions through this evening. Those strong south winds are arriving ahead of a storm system that will bring thunderstorms to the entire state. This morning starts mild with temperatures already in the upper 50s, climbing steadily through the afternoon to reach 66 degrees around 4 P.M.

Your midday Illinois weather update A Hydrologic Outlook is in effect for the Sangamon River system, as we're dealing with another round of wet weather moving through Illinois today. The National Weather Service reports we've already picked up half an inch to an inch and a half of rain, with more on the way. This morning starts dry but chilly at 38 degrees.

Your morning Illinois weather update A Flood Advisory is in effect across multiple Illinois regions this morning as we deal with the aftermath of heavy rainfall. We've already seen between half an inch to an inch and a half of rain. And more showers are on the way.

Your evening Illinois weather update A Flood Advisory is in effect across multiple regions of Illinois as we prepare for an active evening of weather. The combination of heavy rainfall and already saturated ground conditions means we need to stay alert for flooding issues, particularly in low-lying areas and near streams. Right now we're sitting at comfortable temperatures in the low 40s, but changes are coming fast.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are active across Illinois this Tuesday, with flooding advisories and a severe thunderstorm watch creating hazardous conditions statewide. The combination of heavy rainfall and strong storms will impact travel and outdoor activities through tonight. This morning starts mild at 58 degrees with increasing clouds and southwest winds around 15 miles per hour.

Your morning Illinois weather update A Special Weather Statement is in effect across Illinois today as strong southwest winds develop behind a line of showers and thunderstorms moving through the region. We're also tracking elevated fire danger during peak heating hours this afternoon. This morning starts mild with temperatures already in the low 60s, but don't expect it to last.

Your evening Illinois weather update Typical Illinois weather is on tap today with temperatures climbing nicely this afternoon before thunderstorms roll through. Here comes a high of 74 degrees, but don't expect that warmth to last as a cold front brings changes tonight. Starting your Monday morning, conditions are quiet statewide with temperatures in the 50s.

Your midday Illinois weather update We're under a Special Weather Statement this Monday as gusty southwest winds combine with near-record warmth and dry conditions to create elevated fire danger through early evening. Those winds could gust up to 30 miles per hour, so secure any loose items around your property. This morning starts mild with temperatures already in the mid-60s.

Your morning Illinois weather update A typical March weather pattern is setting up across Illinois today with early morning thunderstorms giving way to a warm afternoon. Those storms rolled through between 1 and 5 A.M., bringing brief heavy rain to many areas before pushing east. Right now at 6 A.M., temperatures are sitting around 49 degrees with steady south-southwest winds at 14 miles per hour.

Your evening Illinois weather update Red Flag Warnings are in effect across Illinois today, creating dangerous fire conditions through this evening. The combination of low humidity, gusty winds. And dry vegetation means any spark could rapidly spread.

Your midday Illinois weather update A Special Weather Statement is in effect today for elevated fire danger across much of Illinois. Gusty south winds up to 30 miles per hour combined with low humidity and dry vegetation create risky conditions through early evening. This morning started cool with temperatures around 49 degrees at 6 A.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update Get ready for a beautiful spring Sunday across Illinois as temperatures climb from the 40s this morning into the low 60s by afternoon. This warming trend is just getting started, with even warmer conditions on the way for the new work week. Right now at 3 A.M., we're sitting around 40 degrees under clear skies.

Your evening Illinois weather update Red Flag Warnings are in effect across Illinois this Saturday, creating dangerous fire conditions through the afternoon and evening hours. Low humidity and gusty winds mean any spark could quickly spread. We started this morning with temperatures around 41 degrees.

Your midday Illinois weather update We've got Red Flag Warnings posted across much of Illinois today, with dry conditions and gusty winds creating elevated fire danger. The combination of low humidity and steady southwesterly winds means any fires that start could spread rapidly, so avoid any outdoor burning and be extra careful with anything that could spark. This morning starts chilly with temperatures around 38 degrees, but we'll see a nice recovery through the day.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois this Saturday, with Red Flag Warnings and Freeze Warnings creating challenging conditions. The combination of dry air, gusty winds. And overnight freezing temperatures demands extra caution throughout the state.

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 steadily fall through the evening.

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 conditions deteriorated quickly after lunch.

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 55 by noon before a sharp cooldown begins.