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More than 98% of Illinois is abnormally dry according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. We are in desperate need of precipita...
01/03/2026

More than 98% of Illinois is abnormally dry according to the U.S. Drought Monitor. We are in desperate need of precipitation before this situation gets worse.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year!

01/01/2026

Thank you all for another amazing year! This was a WILD year for weather. I can't wait to see what 2026 has in store for us. Stay safe tonight, drink responsibly, get a designated driver, and above all have fun!

12/26/2025

I hope you all had a great Christmas. Mild weather continues for the next few days. Sunday the high will be near 70 before a very strong cold front moves in. Thunderstorms are expected with some strong to severe storms possible. Sunday night temps plummet into the teens and we'll see a chance for some wintry precipitation. More on this as we get closer. Enjoy the next few days!

12/25/2025

Then one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa came to say...

That there's a dense fog advisory for much of the area until 10 am! Use caution if you are out and about this evening or early tomorrow morning. Use your low beams or fog lights, increase your following distance, and reduce your speed.

12/20/2025

Record breaking high temps in the mid 70s expected on 2025's Christmas Day!

I brought up the possibility to strong to severe thunderstorms today, well now a line of strong to severe thunderstorms ...
12/18/2025

I brought up the possibility to strong to severe thunderstorms today, well now a line of strong to severe thunderstorms with a tornado warning is beginning to move into the area. ReadyWarn appears to not be working and I will not be able to post individual warnings. Please keep an eye on the weather alerts and be ready to take shelter if needed. Stay weather alert today!

❗️Tornado Warning❗️The NWS has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of the Metro East that will be in effect until 11:0...
12/18/2025

❗️Tornado Warning❗️

The NWS has issued a Tornado Warning for portions of the Metro East that will be in effect until 11:00 AM. Read the full alert text below...

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..TORNADO WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CST FOR CENTRAL
CALHOUN AND NORTHEASTERN LINCOLN COUNTIES...

At 1018 AM CST, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located over Davis, or near Troy, moving east at 35 mph.

HAZARD...Tornado.

SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.

IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.

This tornado will be near...
Davis around 1020 AM CST. Troy around 1025 AM CST.

Other locations impacted by the tornado include Cave, New Hope,
Foley, Batchtown, Meppen, Beechville and Brussels.

This includes the following State Parks...
Cuivre River State Park.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a well-built building
away from windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a
vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself
from flying debris.

12/16/2025

Expect highs in the 50s for the next few days. A cold front will move through on Thuraday, bringing with it showers and thunderstorms. A few storms could be strong to severe, but I don't expect an outbreak or anything. High temps plummet back down into the 30s on Friday, but then quickly rebound to the mid to upper 50s on Saturday. It looks like these more mild temps will persist through the end of 2025, meaning there is no real chance at seeing a white Christmas this year.

12/15/2025

A big warm up is on the way, with highs in the 50s starting on Tuesday. Long range outlooks are not playing nice for anyone hoping to see a white Christmas this year. It's definitely not looking great, as above normal temperatures look to continue as we wrap up 2025.

⚠️Winter/Cold Weather Advisories⚠️The NWS has issued both a Winter Weather Advisory and a Cold Weather Advisory for port...
12/12/2025

⚠️Winter/Cold Weather Advisories⚠️

The NWS has issued both a Winter Weather Advisory and a Cold Weather Advisory for portions of the Metro East.

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For the Winter Weather Advisory:

What: Snow expected. Total snow accumulations up to two inches.

When: Effective from 10 AM to 6 PM on Saturday.

Impacts: Plan on slippery road conditions.

Additional Details: Snow will be followed by near or slightly below zero temperatures and dangerous wind chills overnight Saturday and Sunday morning.

Actions: Slow down and use caution while traveling. The latest road conditions can be obtained at www.gettingaroundillinois.com

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For the Cold Weather Advisory:

What: Very cold wind chills between 15 and 20 below expected.

When: From 9 PM Saturday to noon Sunday.

Impacts: The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.

Actions: Use caution while traveling outside. Wear appropriate clothing, a hat, and gloves.

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Okay, so a few interesting things are seen here in this RadarOmega screenshot. First off is the hole in the middle. That...
12/11/2025

Okay, so a few interesting things are seen here in this RadarOmega screenshot. First off is the hole in the middle. That hole is present because of dry air. As the beam leaves the radar (KLSX), it gets further from ground due to the curvature of the Earth (sorry flat-earthers). The closer to the radar the precipitation appears, the lower the precipitation is falling. When the hole finally closes up, precipitation is reaching the radar (KLSX). Precipitation is falling over the radar, but the lower atmosphere is so dry that it all evaporates before reaching the ground. As more precipitation falls, the atmosphere becomes more saturated and eventually becomes saturated enough for the precipitation to reach the ground.

Another thing we can clearly see here is the transition line from rain (green) to snow (blue). Notice how it cuts right through the middle of the Metro East? This is how you can end up with all rain at your house but across town can end up with several inches of snow. It's impossible to know exactly where this line will be, but forecasters can usually get pretty close. Unfortunately pretty close can mean entire counties get a busted forecast.

What are you seeing right now? Snow, rain, or still dry?

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