The Illinois Weather Podcast

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Your Illinois weather forecast, delivered fast. The Illinois Weather Podcast brings you concise 3-minute updates from Chicago to downstate. Get current conditions, lake-effect alerts, severe storm tracking, NWS warnings, and a 7-day outlook.

๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/12 - Midday
Yesterday at 5:58 PM

Your midday Illinois weather update Active weather is moving into Illinois today with multiple alerts in effect, including flood warnings and a blowing dust advisory. We're tracking thirty-three weather alerts statewide as a cold front approaches, bringing thunderstorms and gusty conditions through tonight. This morning starts mild with temperatures around 70 degrees and steady south-southwest winds at 17 miles per hour.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/12 - Morning
Yesterday at 10:29 AM

Your morning Illinois weather update We're tracking multiple weather alerts across Illinois today, including a Blowing Dust Advisory and Flood Warnings that will impact visibility and travel conditions throughout the state. With 31 active alerts, this is shaping up to be an active weather day requiring your attention. This morning started chilly at 44 degrees around 5 A.M., but temperatures are climbing quickly toward 77 degrees by 4 P.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/11 - Evening
Last Monday at 11:31 PM

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today, with 37 total weather alerts impacting communities from the Chicago metro down through central portions of the state. These warnings reflect ongoing high water concerns along several river systems. This Monday starts cool with temperatures around 46 degrees this morning, but we'll see a significant warmup through the day.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/11 - Midday
Last Monday at 5:29 PM

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Monday morning, with 38 active alerts stretching from the Mississippi River eastward through central portions of the state. While we're staying dry today, the flooding concerns from recent rainfall continue to impact river levels and low-lying areas. This morning starts cool with temperatures at 44 degrees, perfect for a light jacket on your way out the door.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/11 - Morning
Last Monday at 10:28 AM

Your morning Illinois weather update We're tracking 39 weather alerts across Illinois this Monday morning, with frost advisories covering much of the state and flooding concerns continuing along several rivers. The big story today is those chilly temperatures that could damage sensitive plants and crops. This morning started off cold with temperatures in the upper 30s to low 40s.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/10 - Evening
Last Sunday at 11:32 PM

Your evening Illinois weather update A Frost Advisory is in effect tonight across much of Illinois, with temperatures dropping into the mid to upper 30s. We're also monitoring multiple Flood Warnings along our rivers, making this a Sunday that requires extra attention to both cold and water concerns. Right now we're sitting at comfortable temperatures in the low 50s, but don't let that fool you about tonight.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/10 - Midday
Last Sunday at 5:31 PM

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois this Mother's Day, with 41 active warnings including frost advisories and flood warnings. The combination of chilly temperatures and ongoing flood concerns makes for challenging conditions statewide. This Sunday starts cool with temperatures in the low 40s this morning, climbing to a high near 56 degrees around noon before dropping back down.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/10 - Morning
Last Sunday at 10:30 AM

Your morning Illinois weather update We're tracking 42 active weather alerts across Illinois this Mother's Day, with multiple flood warnings in effect for river communities. The extensive flooding continues along the Illinois River and several tributaries, creating hazardous conditions that will persist through the week. Starting your Sunday morning at 45 degrees, temperatures climb steadily to reach 56 degrees by eleven o'clock.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/9 - Morning
Last Saturday at 10:33 AM

Your morning Illinois weather update Dense fog is creating hazardous travel conditions across Illinois this Saturday morning, with visibility dropping below one mile in many areas. Multiple Dense Fog Advisories are in effect statewide, so allow extra time for your morning commute and use low beam headlights. This morning's fog will gradually lift by late morning as temperatures climb from the current 50s into the upper 60s.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/8 - Evening
Last Friday at 11:34 PM

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Friday, with 45 active weather alerts impacting communities from the northern border down through central regions. Standing water remains a significant concern following recent heavy rainfall. This morning started cool at 51 degrees.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/8 - Midday
Last Friday at 5:32 PM

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking 47 flood warnings across Illinois this Friday morning, with the heaviest impacts concentrated along river corridors and low-lying areas. While we'll stay dry for the next 24 hours, the flooding situation remains serious as rivers continue to rise from recent heavy rainfall. Your Friday starts cool with temperatures around 51 degrees at 6 A.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/8 - Morning
Last Friday at 10:06 AM

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๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/7 - Evening
Last Thursday at 11:30 PM

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois today, with 42 active weather alerts stretching from the Chicago metro down through central portions of the state. Standing water and swollen rivers continue to create hazardous conditions. Right now we're sitting at 52 degrees with overcast skies.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/7 - Midday
Last Thursday at 5:36 PM

Your midday Illinois weather update Illinois faces widespread flooding concerns this Thursday morning with 54 active flood warnings stretching statewide. Rivers and streams remain swollen from recent rainfall, creating hazardous conditions that will persist through the weekend despite today's dry forecast. We're starting the day at a chilly 43 degrees, but temperatures will climb steadily through the morning hours.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/7 - Morning
Last Thursday at 10:31 AM

Your morning Illinois weather update Frost advisories are blanketing much of Illinois this morning, with temperatures dipping into the lower 30s across northern and central regions. With 60 weather alerts currently active statewide, including flood warnings and widespread frost advisories, it's a morning that demands extra attention before heading out the door. Right now at 5 A.M., we're sitting at 41 degrees, but don't let that fool you โ€“ many outlying areas are experiencing frost-forming temperatures in the lower to middle 30s.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/6 - Evening
05/06/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update We're tracking 70 weather alerts across Illinois this Wednesday, with flood warnings and frost advisories creating challenging conditions statewide. The combination of standing water from recent rains and tonight's freezing temperatures will impact everything from morning commutes to garden plants. Starting this morning, temperatures bottomed out at 42 degrees around 5 A.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/6 - Midday
05/06/2026

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are active across Illinois this Wednesday morning, with 77 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. Temperatures started chilly at 43 degrees around 5 A.M., but we're climbing steadily toward 55 by noon.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/6 - Morning
05/06/2026

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Wednesday morning, with 78 active weather alerts affecting communities statewide. The immediate concern centers on ongoing flooding conditions that have prompted emergency management to issue warnings for low-lying areas and regions near swollen rivers and streams. Today brings a noticeable cooldown with temperatures peaking near 54 degrees around noon before beginning their steady decline through the afternoon.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/5 - Evening
05/05/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update Illinois is under a flood threat today with 81 active weather alerts, including multiple flood warnings along our river systems. The widespread flooding concerns stretch from the Illinois River valley through much of central and southern portions of the state, where recent heavy rainfall has pushed waterways beyond their banks. This Tuesday morning starts chilly at 43 degrees, perfect for that extra layer as you head out the door.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/5 - Midday
05/05/2026

Your midday Illinois weather update Major flooding continues across Illinois this Tuesday morning with 92 active flood warnings blanketing the state. Multiple river systems remain at or above flood stage, creating dangerous conditions that will persist through the week. Emergency management officials report road closures in several counties as water levels continue rising.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/5 - Morning
05/05/2026

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Tuesday morning, with 96 active weather alerts statewide. The saturated ground from recent rains can't handle much more water. And today's showers will push many rivers and streams past their banks.


๐Ÿšจ SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/4 - Evening
05/04/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update Severe thunderstorms are bearing down on Illinois this Monday evening, with multiple warnings already posted statewide. The National Weather Service has issued alerts for areas including the Quad Cities region. And we're tracking a line of storms that will impact millions of Illinoisans through tonight.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/4 - Midday
05/04/2026

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Monday, with 187 active weather alerts statewide. The main concern today centers on flooding from recent heavy rainfall, particularly along rivers and low-lying areas throughout the state. This morning starts mild with temperatures around 65 degrees, but southwest winds will strengthen through midday, gusting to 20 miles per hour around 1 P.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/4 - Morning
05/04/2026

Your morning Illinois weather update We're tracking 186 active weather alerts across Illinois this Monday morning, with multiple flood warnings in effect along our river systems and a special weather statement highlighting strong winds that could create hazardous conditions this afternoon. Your Monday starts cool with temperatures sitting at 49 degrees right now, but we'll see a rapid warmup through the morning hours. By noon, expect readings near 70, climbing to today's high of 77 degrees around 3 P.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/3 - Evening
05/03/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update We're tracking nearly 200 weather alerts across Illinois this Sunday, with blowing dust creating dangerous travel conditions and ongoing flood warnings affecting multiple counties. The dust is reducing visibility to near zero in some spots. This morning started cool at 50 degrees, but we're climbing quickly under southwest winds.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/3 - Morning
05/03/2026

Your morning Illinois weather update We're tracking over 200 weather alerts across Illinois this Sunday, with flood warnings taking center stage after Saturday's heavy rainfall. The most pressing concern right now is dense fog developing in areas that saw significant rain yesterday, creating hazardous driving conditions through mid-morning. Your Sunday starts chilly with temperatures bottoming out near 45 degrees around 5 A.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/2 - Evening
05/02/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are active across Illinois this Saturday, including flood warnings and special weather statements warning of potential frost. We're tracking 229 total alerts statewide as conditions shift dramatically through the weekend. This morning starts chilly with temperatures around 42 degrees.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/2 - Midday
05/02/2026

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking 239 weather alerts across Illinois this Saturday morning, including flood warnings and a special weather statement for scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. The most active weather will develop near and east of the Mississippi River through this afternoon. Starting with temperatures, we bottomed out at 42 degrees around 1 A.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/2 - Morning
05/02/2026

Your morning Illinois weather update A frost advisory blankets much of Illinois this Saturday morning, with temperatures dipping to 37 degrees around 5 A.M. Over 240 weather alerts are currently active statewide, including flood warnings and widespread frost advisories affecting areas east of I-57. Starting early this morning, expect patchy frost conditions, particularly dangerous for tender vegetation and early spring plantings.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/1 - Evening
05/01/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update We're tracking over 200 weather alerts across Illinois this Friday, with flood warnings and frost advisories creating challenging conditions statewide. The combination of flooding rivers and near-freezing temperatures tonight demands your attention, especially if you've weekend plans. This morning's chilly 37-degree low will gradually climb through the 40s, reaching 46 degrees by 1 P.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/1 - Midday
05/01/2026

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Friday morning, with over 200 active weather alerts statewide. Rivers and streams continue running high after recent heavy rainfall, creating hazardous conditions that will persist through the weekend. This morning started cold with temperatures dipping to 37 degrees around 5 A.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 5/1 - Morning
05/01/2026

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are active across Illinois this Friday morning, with flood warnings and frost advisories creating challenging conditions. Nearly 200 alerts affect various regions, requiring extra attention to both water levels and temperature drops. This morning starts chilly with temperatures hovering around 40 degrees.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 4/30 - Evening
04/30/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update We're tracking 177 flood warnings across Illinois this Thursday afternoon, with the heaviest concentration along river corridors where recent rainfall has pushed water levels above flood stage. Multiple communities are dealing with water over roadways and into low-lying areas. Right now at 2 P.M., temperatures sit at 44 degrees with light rain showers moving through central portions of the state.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 4/30 - Midday
04/30/2026

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking widespread flooding concerns across Illinois today with 169 active flood warnings stretching from the Wisconsin border down through central portions of the state. The National Weather Service has issued multiple alerts as our already saturated ground faces another round of rainfall this afternoon and evening. Starting your Thursday morning dry but cloudy with temperatures holding in the mid-40s.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 4/30 - Morning
04/30/2026

Your morning Illinois weather update Active weather is moving into Illinois this Thursday with multiple flood warnings already in effect statewide. Rain chances jump to 40-60 percent by this afternoon. And with saturated ground conditions from recent storms, even light rainfall could create localized flooding problems.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 4/29 - Evening
04/29/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Wednesday as we deal with the aftermath of excessive rainfall. The immediate concern is ongoing flooding in low-lying areas and near waterways, particularly affecting communities along our major rivers. Starting with temperatures - we bottomed out at 41 degrees overnight and we'll slowly climb to 48 by noon.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 4/29 - Midday
04/29/2026

Your midday Illinois weather update Widespread flooding continues to be the major concern across Illinois today, with 138 flood warnings currently in effect throughout the state. The saturated ground from recent heavy rains simply can't handle any more water. And with additional rain expected this afternoon, conditions will likely worsen before they improve.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 4/29 - Morning
04/29/2026

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Wednesday, with over 110 alerts impacting communities from the Mississippi River valley to the Fox River corridor. Standing water and swollen rivers remain the primary concern as we work through another wet April day. We're starting with temperatures near 52 degrees this morning, but don't expect any warming today.


Illinois Weather 4/28 - Evening - Severe Thunderstorm Watch
04/28/2026

Your evening Illinois weather update We're tracking a temperature peak of 58 degrees around 6 P.M. Before a steady overnight drop to 46 degrees by Wednesday morning. Rain moves in after midnight, continuing through 4 A.M.


๐Ÿšจ FLOOD WARNING - Illinois Weather 4/28 - Midday
04/28/2026

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking multiple flood warnings across Illinois this Tuesday as another round of showers and storms moves through the state. With 84 active weather alerts, including widespread flood warnings, it's crucial to stay weather-aware throughout the day and into tonight. Starting with your Tuesday timeline - temperatures peaked near 62 degrees around 5 P.M., but we'll see a steady drop through the evening hours, settling near 47 degrees by Wednesday morning.