The Illinois Weather Podcast

Your morning Illinois weather update Active alerts: Heat Advisory, Dense Fog Advisory, Dense Fog Advisory. around 74 degrees Good morning, Illinois. If you're east of I-55 this morning, you're driving through soup, dense fog has visibility down to a quarter mile near Champaign, Bloomington. Take it slow until 8 A.M.

Your 3pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Tornado Warning, Flash Flood Warning, Tornado Warning. around 68 degrees Good afternoon, Illinois. If you're heading outside right now, you're stepping into two completely different days depending on where you're. And starting tomorrow?

Your morning Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flash Flood Warning, Flood Watch, Extreme Heat Watch. around 68 degrees Good morning, Illinois. Illinois is having two completely different mornings. A front draped east to west statewide is keeping Chicago cool and cloudy.

Your 3pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flash Flood Warning, Tornado Watch, Flash Flood Warning. around 66 degrees Good afternoon, Illinois. A frontal boundary has parked itself right across the middle of Illinois. And it's splitting the state in two.

Your 3pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flood Advisory, Flood Watch, Flood Watch. around 72 degrees Good afternoon, Illinois. A low pressure system is trudging east statewide right now. And it's dragging a humid airmass with it like a wet blanket.

Your morning Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flood Warning, Flood Watch, Flood Watch. around 73 degrees Good morning, Illinois. You've got 13 hours until storms roll in. That's your countdown for Central Illinois, where heavy rain arrives after 7 P.M.

Your 3pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Special Weather Statement, Severe Thunderstorm Watch. around 71 degrees Good afternoon, Illinois. Severe weather is bearing down on Northern Illinois this afternoon, while a cold front is sweeping statewide right now. And it's bringing the works — gusty winds, heavy rain, hail.

Your morning Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flood Warning, Flood Warning, Flood Warning. around 78 degrees Good morning, Illinois. A cold front is sliding into Illinois right now. And it's bringing scattered thunderstorms with it this afternoon.

Your 9pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flood Warning, Flood Warning, Flood Warning. around 61 degrees Good evening, Illinois. Right now you're sitting at a comfortable 60 degrees under clear skies. Because tomorrow gets messy.

Your midday Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flood Warning, Flood Warning, Flood Warning. around 69 degrees Good afternoon, Illinois. If you're wondering whether you need that umbrella today. High pressure is parked overhead.

Your morning Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flood Warning, Flood Warning, Flood Warning. around 69 degrees Good morning, Illinois. You're waking up to 58 degrees under clear skies after that 5:14 A.M. Sunrise painted the horizon.

Your 3pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Beach Hazards Statement, Beach Hazards Statement, Flood Warning. around 66 degrees Good afternoon, Illinois. In High pressure parked overhead is giving us a gift, sunshine, comfortable temps. That's why you woke up to 58 degrees and Here comes a gorgeous afternoon.

Your morning Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flood Warning, Beach Hazards Statement, Beach Hazards Statement. around 64 degrees Good morning, Illinois. If you're wondering whether to pack an umbrella. Yesterday's storms are history, high pressure slides in from the north.

Your 3pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Tornado Warning, Tornado Warning, Tornado Warning. around 68 degrees Good afternoon, Illinois. We've got a serious situation developing across central and southern Illinois right now. A Tornado Watch is active until 9 P.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update Active alerts: Flood Watch, Lake Wind Advisory, Beach Hazards Statement. around 67 degrees Good morning, Illinois. A storm system is barging into Illinois today. And it's bringing serious rain.

Your 9pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Lake Wind Advisory, Flood Watch, Flood Watch. around 59 degrees Good evening, Illinois. Rain is rolling in tonight. And it's bringing friends.

Your 3pm Illinois weather update Active alerts: Severe Thunderstorm Warning, Flood Warning, Flood Warning. around 86 degrees Step outside and you'll feel it immediately. That thick, sticky air that makes your shirt cling before you even reach the car. A tropical air mass has settled over Illinois.

Your midday Illinois weather update Active alerts: Special Weather Statement, Special Weather Statement. around 64 degrees Step outside right now and you'll feel it, that thick, heavy air that clings to your skin. That's not just humidity.

Your 9am Illinois weather update Active alerts: Special Weather Statement, Heat Advisory, Heat Advisory. around 86 degrees Here's what's happening. A massive ridge of high pressure has camped out over the Midwest like an uninvited houseguest. And it's pulling tropical moisture straight from the Gulf, dew points are climbing into the mid-70s.

Your evening Illinois weather update Scattered thunderstorms are moving into Illinois tonight, with the best chance for storms arriving after midnight. Here comes a typical early June pattern with warm temperatures and periodic storm chances through the weekend. Starting this morning, temperatures sit near 68 degrees across most of the state.

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking a typical early June weather pattern across Illinois today with thunderstorms developing through the afternoon hours. The National Weather Service has highlighted significant uncertainty about storm coverage, particularly near and north of Interstate 72, but if storms do form, they could pack a punch. Right now this Friday morning, temperatures are sitting in the mid-60s under mostly cloudy skies.

Your midday Illinois weather update A marginal risk for severe thunderstorms moves into Illinois tomorrow, with isolated damaging wind gusts possible across much of the state. Today's heat builds to 87 degrees, setting the stage for Friday's unsettled weather pattern. This afternoon brings the warmest conditions we'll see for several days, with temperatures climbing toward 87 degrees around 4 P.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update A Special Weather Statement is in effect across Illinois today as warm, dry conditions combine with gusty southwest winds to create elevated fire danger this afternoon. Starting your Thursday morning with comfortable temperatures around 65 degrees, we'll see a steady climb through the day. By 10 A.M., expect readings near 75, then pushing past 80 by noon.

Your evening Illinois weather update Dry conditions continue across Illinois today with temperatures climbing into the mid-80s this afternoon. Low humidity levels persist through tomorrow, creating comfortable conditions but also increasing fire danger in areas with dry vegetation. This morning started mild with temperatures in the upper 60s across most of the state.

Your midday Illinois weather update A Flood Warning remains in effect for portions of Illinois today, with several rivers and streams running high from recent rainfall. While we're staying dry for now, the saturated ground means any additional rain could quickly worsen flooding concerns, so keep monitoring conditions if you live near waterways. Temperature-wise, we started this Wednesday morning in the comfortable mid-60s.

Your evening Illinois weather update We're tracking flood warnings across multiple areas of Illinois this Tuesday, with standing water continuing to pose problems even as dry conditions settle in for the next day. The flood warnings remain active, so if you're in affected areas, stay alert for road closures and avoid any water-covered roadways. Temperature-wise, we started cool this morning with lows around 56 degrees at 4 A.M.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Tuesday, with waterways continuing to run high after recent heavy rainfall. While we're catching a break from the rain today, the flooding concerns persist especially along rivers and low-lying areas. Starting your Tuesday morning with temperatures around 58 degrees, we'll see a pleasant climb through the day.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Tuesday morning, with standing water continuing to impact low-lying areas and river corridors throughout the state. Emergency management officials urge residents to avoid flooded roadways and monitor conditions closely. Today shapes up as a pleasant recovery day between systems.

Your 4pm Illinois weather update Step outside right now and you might do a double-take.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Monday morning, with flash flood warnings particularly concentrated in central portions of the state. Standing water continues to create hazardous conditions on numerous roadways. We're starting the day with temperatures in the upper 50s, climbing to a high of 64 degrees by 2 P.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update Active weather is impacting southern Illinois this Monday morning with multiple alerts in effect. A severe thunderstorm warning covers areas near Metropolis where Doppler radar tracked a strong storm moving southeast at 25 mph. Flash flood warnings remain active across several southern counties as heavy rain continues to fall.

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts remain active across Illinois this Sunday, with severe thunderstorm watches extending through southern counties until 6 P.M. While most of the state stays dry, flooding concerns persist in affected river communities.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Sunday, with the most significant flooding concerns concentrated along several river systems. While we're staying dry today, the ongoing flooding situation requires continued vigilance, especially near waterways.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois this Sunday, with flood warnings posted for several counties and beach hazards along Lake Michigan. The combination of recent rainfall and high lake levels continues to create concerns for low-lying areas. This morning starts cool with temperatures around 52 degrees, perfect for an early walk or that morning coffee on the porch.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois this Saturday, including a Flood Warning and Beach Hazards Statements for Lake Michigan shores. The most pressing concern is along our lakefront where waves of 3 to 5 feet and dangerous currents are creating hazardous conditions. Right now we're sitting at comfortable temperatures in the low 60s.

Your evening Illinois weather update We're tracking six weather alerts across Illinois today, with dangerous conditions developing along Lake Michigan beaches. Those high waves reaching 3 to 6 feet combined with powerful currents make swimming extremely hazardous, so stay out of the water if you're heading to the shoreline.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Friday, while dangerous conditions continue along Lake Michigan beaches with waves reaching 5 feet. These hazards will persist through the weekend as we navigate an otherwise quiet weather pattern. This morning starts mild with temperatures in the low 60s and winds picking up around 7 A.M., gusting to 15 miles per hour.

Your morning Illinois weather update We're tracking multiple flood warnings across Illinois this Friday, with the most serious conditions along our river valleys where water levels remain dangerously high from recent rainfall. While we won't see any new rain today, the flooding situation continues to evolve, particularly in low-lying areas near the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. Your Friday starts mild with temperatures in the upper 50s this morning.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois this Thursday, with beach hazards along Lake Michigan and flood warnings continuing in several areas. Those dangerous lake conditions feature waves running 3 to 6 feet with strong currents that'll persist through the day. Starting with temperatures, we bottomed out at 54 degrees around 1 A.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are creating hazardous conditions across Illinois this Thursday morning, with dense fog reducing visibility and dangerous waves pounding Lake Michigan beaches. This morning's commute will be challenging, especially south of Interstate 80 where dense fog has reduced visibility to a quarter mile or less. Temperatures are sitting in the low 50s right now.

Your evening Illinois weather update Multiple Beach Hazards Statements are in effect today for Lake Michigan shorelines, where dangerous swimming conditions will persist through Thursday evening. High waves up to 7 feet and strong rip currents make swimming extremely hazardous along the entire Illinois lakeshore. This Wednesday brings pleasant temperatures but challenging conditions near the water.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are in effect across Illinois today, with beach hazards at Lake Michigan and air quality concerns affecting the Chicago metro area. While we'll stay dry, dangerous swimming conditions persist along the lakefront through this evening. This Wednesday afternoon brings us a high of 72 degrees around 3 P.M., making for comfortable conditions across most of the state.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple weather alerts are affecting Illinois today, with dangerous conditions at Lake Michigan beaches and poor air quality across the Chicago metro area. High waves and strong currents make swimming hazardous along the shoreline. This morning starts mild with temperatures around 60 degrees, climbing to 72 by late morning around 11 A.M.

Your midday Illinois weather update We're tracking multiple weather alerts across Illinois today, with an Air Quality Alert in effect for the greater Chicago Metropolitan Area through Wednesday night and Flood Warnings continuing along several river systems. This Tuesday starts mild with temperatures in the low 60s this morning. We'll climb to a pleasant 74 degrees by 2 P.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update We're starting the day at 61 degrees. And temperatures will climb steadily through the morning hours. By 11 A.M., expect winds to shift from south to southeast, bringing slightly more humid air into the region.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Monday, creating hazardous conditions in low-lying areas and near rivers. While we're staying dry today, the flooding threat continues from recent heavy rainfall that's pushed waterways beyond their banks. Right now we're sitting at a comfortable 68 degrees.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Monday morning, with thirteen active alerts spanning from the Chicago metro down through central portions of the state. While we're staying dry today, the saturated ground from recent storms means even minor rainfall could worsen flooding conditions. Starting your Monday with temperatures around 55 degrees this morning, we'll see a steady climb through the day.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings remain in effect across Illinois this Sunday, with standing water continuing to impact low-lying areas and river corridors throughout the state. While we're staying dry today, the saturated ground from recent storms means any additional rainfall could quickly worsen flooding conditions. This morning started cool with temperatures bottoming out at 53 degrees around 5 A.M.

Your morning Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are in effect across Illinois this Sunday morning, with eighteen active weather alerts impacting communities from the Chicago metro down through central portions of the state. The most pressing concern is widespread flooding that's already underway in several river basins. Rain will dominate your Sunday morning plans.

Your midday Illinois weather update Multiple flood warnings are active across Illinois this Saturday morning, with the heaviest impacts along river corridors in central and northern portions of the state. Standing water and swollen streams remain the primary concern through the weekend. Right now we're sitting at 54 degrees with calm conditions, but that changes quickly.