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A weak cold front will trigger scattered showers mainly west of the I-57 corridor on Sunday.  Due to increased cloud cov...
09/23/2023

A weak cold front will trigger scattered showers mainly west of the I-57 corridor on Sunday. Due to increased cloud cover and a few showers, highs will be cooler than today...with readings ranging from the middle 70s north of a Macomb to Bloomington line to the lower 80s along and south of I-70. A return to mild and dry weather is expected on Monday. After that, another weak storm system passing just north of the region will bring a few scattered showers both Tuesday and Wednesday before warm and dry conditions once again return by the end of the week.

Sunny, warm, and dry conditions are expected today. However, showers and isolated storms return late tonight and continu...
09/23/2023

Sunny, warm, and dry conditions are expected today. However, showers and isolated storms return late tonight and continue through Sunday night. Mostly dry and seasonable temperatures are expected through middle of next week.

As the showers simmer down this afternoon, reports have come in. The highest report we have received is 6.71 inches in M...
09/22/2023

As the showers simmer down this afternoon, reports have come in. The highest report we have received is 6.71 inches in Mt. Pulaski in the previous 48 hours. Tomorrow we should get a break from the wetter pattern, but chances return Sunday for areas west of I-57.

Showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue today, but should diminish over most of the area this afternoon into th...
09/22/2023

Showers and isolated thunderstorms will continue today, but should diminish over most of the area this afternoon into this evening. Then mostly sunny, warm, and dry conditions are expected for Saturday, followed by another chance of showers on Sunday west of I-55.

09/21/2023

[6:25 pm] - Scattered showers and storms will continue through this evening east of the IL River. Primary threats with any activity will be lightning and heavy rainfall that may lead to localized flooding.

12:00PM UPDATE: Scattered showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm will continue across central Illinois this aftern...
09/21/2023

12:00PM UPDATE: Scattered showers and perhaps an isolated thunderstorm will continue across central Illinois this afternoon. While many locations will remain dry, a few spots will experience brief heavy downpours.

8:45AM UPDATE: Damp weather will continue across all of central and southeast Illinois for the balance of the morning.  ...
09/21/2023

8:45AM UPDATE: Damp weather will continue across all of central and southeast Illinois for the balance of the morning. Through 11am...the steadiest rains will be focused east of I-57 and north of I-74. Elsewhere around the area, only isolated light showers are anticipated.

Unsettled weather is expected through the weekend as multiple weather systems move across the area. The main chances wil...
09/21/2023

Unsettled weather is expected through the weekend as multiple weather systems move across the area. The main chances will be through tonight and again Saturday night through Monday. Temperatures will be seasonable, but warmer temperatures are expected on Saturday.

The main chances for rain this week will be from tonight through Friday night, though rain is not expected to be continu...
09/20/2023

The main chances for rain this week will be from tonight through Friday night, though rain is not expected to be continuous. The heaviest rainfall amounts are currently expected between the I-55 and I-57 corridors, where totals near an inch are likely.

While today will largely be dry, a few showers may sneak into areas near Jacksonville by late afternoon. The main chance...
09/20/2023

While today will largely be dry, a few showers may sneak into areas near Jacksonville by late afternoon. The main chances for rain this week will be from tonight through Friday night, though rain is not expected to be continuous. The heaviest rainfall amounts are currently expected between the I-55 and I-57 corridors, where totals over half an inch are likely.

Temperatures remain slightly above normal into the weekend. The weather becomes a bit unsettled for the second half of t...
09/19/2023

Temperatures remain slightly above normal into the weekend. The weather becomes a bit unsettled for the second half of the week, with occasional shower/storm chances beginning Wednesday evening. Rain chances will generally be higher west of I-55.

Temperatures are expected to rise into the 80s each day the remainder of the week, though humidity levels will remain fa...
09/19/2023

Temperatures are expected to rise into the 80s each day the remainder of the week, though humidity levels will remain fairly comfortable. Look for a few morning showers north of I-74 today, but the primary rain chances begin to increase late week.

Seasonably warm temperatures are expected through the week, with highs in the 80s. A few showers are possible north of I...
09/18/2023

Seasonably warm temperatures are expected through the week, with highs in the 80s. A few showers are possible north of I-74 Tuesday morning. Shower chances will increase into the weekend, with the rain chances being highest west of I-55 each day.

Once we get past the areas of morning fog, today's weather is looking quite nice; mainly sunny with highs in the mid 70s...
09/18/2023

Once we get past the areas of morning fog, today's weather is looking quite nice; mainly sunny with highs in the mid 70s. A weak disturbance will bring a few showers to areas near Peoria tonight and Tuesday morning, otherwise dry weather should prevail. Warmer weather returns with highs in the 80s Tuesday through Friday.

12:40 am Update: Shallow dense fog is expected to expand overnight across central Illinois, impacting the morning commut...
09/18/2023

12:40 am Update:

Shallow dense fog is expected to expand overnight across central Illinois, impacting the morning commute. Areas west of I-57 are most likely to see this occur. Use caution while traveling in this area.

Slightly below normal temperatures will continue on Monday with highs in the mid to upper 70s, then a warming trend will...
09/17/2023

Slightly below normal temperatures will continue on Monday with highs in the mid to upper 70s, then a warming trend will bring highs back to the lower to mid 80s for Tuesday through Thursday. Lows should reach near 50 tonight, along with areas of fog. Otherwise, dry conditions are expected most of the work week.

09/17/2023

An area of showers that will likely develop a few thunderstorms as well is expected to swing southeastward through east-central Illinois through this afternoon, affecting areas mainly east of Peoria and Springfield. Rainfall will generally be around a tenth inch or less, but localized amounts up to an inch will be possible. https://radar.weather.gov/ridge/standard/KILX_loop.gif

While the threat of severe weather is low today, atmospheric conditions will favor the potential for funnel cloud format...
09/17/2023

While the threat of severe weather is low today, atmospheric conditions will favor the potential for funnel cloud formation this afternoon across eastern Illinois, due to cold air aloft. Typically, such funnel clouds will remain weak, and may hang around for awhile. While they usually don't touch down, they have been known to do so on occasion. Stay alert and be prepared to move to a safe shelter if one approaches the ground in your area.

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across eastern Illinois today, though areas further west will tre...
09/17/2023

Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms are expected across eastern Illinois today, though areas further west will trend toward sunshine after some early morning fog. We'll have a couple days with highs in the 70s, before warmer weather returns by mid week.

Periods of rain showers and a few thunderstorms are possible through the remainder of the weekend, with the best chances...
09/16/2023

Periods of rain showers and a few thunderstorms are possible through the remainder of the weekend, with the best chances shifting from west to east. Temperatures will be slightly below normal Sunday and Monday with highs mainly in the mid 70s, then warmer temperatures will return the rest of the work week with highs mainly in the lower 80s. Lows should be in the mid 50s tonight.

Areas west of the Illinois River remain at risk of seeing a few strong to severe thunderstorms early this evening. Large...
09/16/2023

Areas west of the Illinois River remain at risk of seeing a few strong to severe thunderstorms early this evening. Large hail to quarter size and a few wind gusts up to 60 mph are the main threats, but are not expected to be widespread. As we get past sunset, the severe weather threat will diminish, although storms will remain a possibility as the rain moves further east across central Illinois tonight.

Areas west of the Illinois River remain at risk of seeing a few strong to severe thunderstorms early this evening. Damag...
09/16/2023

Areas west of the Illinois River remain at risk of seeing a few strong to severe thunderstorms early this evening. Damaging winds and large hail are the main threats, but they are not expected to be widespread. As we get past sunset, the severe weather threat will diminish, though storms will remain a possibility as the rain moves further east across central Illinois tonight.

Expect periods of rain through the weekend, though the general threat will shift from west to east as time passes. With ...
09/16/2023

Expect periods of rain through the weekend, though the general threat will shift from west to east as time passes. With the rain most likely west of I-55 today, that area will see temperatures held down. A more general cooling trend is expected to start the new week, though above normal temperatures return by mid week.

Looking west from weather office across soybean field toward sunset over Lincoln IL on Friday Sep 15th.
09/16/2023

Looking west from weather office across soybean field toward sunset over Lincoln IL on Friday Sep 15th.

Clouds increase tonight, then a few rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this weekend, but neither...
09/15/2023

Clouds increase tonight, then a few rounds of scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this weekend, but neither day will be a total washout. An isolated strong or severe storm is possible west of the Illinois River Saturday evening. Temperatures will warm up after Monday.

As a cold front moves into the region on Saturday, thunderstorms are expected to develop over western Illinois. The over...
09/15/2023

As a cold front moves into the region on Saturday, thunderstorms are expected to develop over western Illinois. The overall severe weather threat is not especially high (risk level 1 of 5), but a few of these storms will be capable of producing large hail and damaging winds west of the Illinois River. If you have any outdoor activities planned in that area Saturday afternoon and evening, make sure to have a plan of action if severe weather threatens.

We'll continue with our stretch of near or slightly below normal temperatures into early next week, before a more substa...
09/15/2023

We'll continue with our stretch of near or slightly below normal temperatures into early next week, before a more substantial warming trend brings highs into the 80s for the last few days of summer. The only real rain chances appear to be Saturday and Saturday night, though a few showers will linger into Sunday in eastern Illinois. However, expected rainfall amounts do not appear impressive, generally less than a tenth of an inch.

This weekend will be beautiful, with decent temperatures and mostly clear skies. A few showers and thunderstorms are pos...
09/14/2023

This weekend will be beautiful, with decent temperatures and mostly clear skies. A few showers and thunderstorms are possible this weekend with a weak cold front, but most of the period will be dry. Temperatures will begin to warm up for the new week.

Fair fall weather will continue through most of the remainder of the week and this weekend. A few showers are possible S...
09/14/2023

Fair fall weather will continue through most of the remainder of the week and this weekend. A few showers are possible Saturday with a weak cold front, but most of the period will be dry. Temperatures will top out in the 70s each day.

Autumn-like weather pattern continues into the weekend. The next (albeit small) chance for rain is Saturday as a weak co...
09/13/2023

Autumn-like weather pattern continues into the weekend. The next (albeit small) chance for rain is Saturday as a weak cold front is expected to pass through.

Special balloon launches for hurricane support in central IL? That's right!National Weather Service offices east of the ...
09/13/2023

Special balloon launches for hurricane support in central IL? That's right!

National Weather Service offices east of the Mississippi River were asked by the National Hurricane Center to launch 2 extra balloons each day in support of forecasts for Hurricane Lee. Here is our 18Z launch from today.

High pressure will provide fair weather conditions and mild temperatures through the remainder of the week. A weak cold ...
09/13/2023

High pressure will provide fair weather conditions and mild temperatures through the remainder of the week. A weak cold front will pass through the region this weekend and may bring a few light showers to portions of central Illinois.

Mostly sunny and seasonably cool this week with some chilly nights through Thursday with lows forecast to dip into the 4...
09/12/2023

Mostly sunny and seasonably cool this week with some chilly nights through Thursday with lows forecast to dip into the 40s in many places.

[8:47 AM] Current visibility observations across central Illinois show improvement from this morning as the sun "burns o...
09/12/2023

[8:47 AM] Current visibility observations across central Illinois show improvement from this morning as the sun "burns off" the fog. Within a couple hours, the last of the fog will be gone.

After a dreary start to the day with patchy drizzle and fog over central Illinois, expect skies to gradually clear from ...
09/12/2023

After a dreary start to the day with patchy drizzle and fog over central Illinois, expect skies to gradually clear from the northwest through the day. The rest of the work week will be dry with temps topping out primarily in the 70s each day.

09/11/2023

[3:26 PM Update] Additional showers are moving into portions of central Illinois from the southwest. Light to moderate rain, and possibly a rumble or two of thunder, will accompany this activity as it spreads east over the next few hours.

A cold front will clear the area early Tuesday to bring an end to the rain. High pressure building in its wake will prom...
09/11/2023

A cold front will clear the area early Tuesday to bring an end to the rain. High pressure building in its wake will promote fair weather for the remainder of the week.

09/11/2023

[12:56 PM] Only some light showers out there right now, with the more persistent rain concentrated north of a Burlington to Kankakee line. A few more showers, and perhaps a rumble or two of thunder, could develop mid to late afternoon, though.

09/11/2023

[10:55 AM] Scattered showers will move slowly across northern and central Illinois through the afternoon/evening and into the overnight as a cold front slowly pushes south.

There will be occasional showers and a few isolated storm today and tonight as a cold front slowly settles across the re...
09/11/2023

There will be occasional showers and a few isolated storm today and tonight as a cold front slowly settles across the region. High pressure will build across the Great Lakes behind the front providing fair and mild weather the remainder of the week.

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Interesting looking clouds over Danville Illinois right now.
Afternoon update of 2pm... Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021... close to 3 and 3 quarters of inches of rain...
From this morning of 6am update on Thursday, Aug. 26, 2021
Peoria under severe T storm warning til 9:30 PM
Why am I getting two posts when your posting?
Near I-72 and I-57; at 5:30 pm
Storm approaching I-57 and Olympian at 5:40 pm; it's passed through now.
SW of Bloomington tonight.
Funnel clouds west and southwest of Bloomington this evening between 6:30 and 7:15pm, all different locations.
Close to 4.25 inches of rain in Danville Illinois last night.
Best wishes to Weatherman Llyle Barker, SOO. Thank you for keeping us safe, especially during the Taylorville tornado, I think it was December, 2018. I was going to drive right through it, except for your reports & warnings.
Day 8 near 5.5 inches of rain fell in Danville, Illinois... recorded since last Thursday June 24, 2021.
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