Meteorologist Darren Leeds

Sunday, April 26, 10:30PM

I've been getting a lot of questions about the timing of the storms. When it's going to impact where you live, etc. The fact of the matter is, it's been changing with every model update today. Here's the latest from our high-resolution model this evening. Storms look like they'll be moving very quickly across the region.

9 AM-Noon: Storms start to impact I-55 and areas west with strong winds and large hail potential

1-3 PM: Storms should reach I-57 as they make their way east

3-5 PM: We're looking at more of a concern from supercell development across the area. This would carry a bigger concern for tornadic activity

6-8 PM: Larger clusters of storms are possible as the cold front pushes into far western Illinois.

9 PM and Later: Storms should be exiting the area, and calmer conditions will take over



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Facebook Live isn’t working this evening. Trying to get it fixed so I can go over everything expect Monday. Stay tuned!

Sunday, April 26, 5:30PM

Monday is still shaping up to be a very active weather day here in Central Illinois. Severe weather potential remains high. The Storm Prediction Center has us under the Level 3 out of 5 threat for severe storms. We're also carrying a 10% risk of tornadoes. The black lines indicate that, if tornadoes develop, they could reach EF3 strength. Supercells that separate from the main line of storms would pose the greater tornado risk.



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Thursday, April 23, 2:35PM

Waxing Crescent Moon over Staunton, Illinois on Wednesday night.
📷: Chris Pritchett



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Thursday, April 23, 2:35PM

The line of storms is still on track for an early arrival on Friday, but it still looks like they'll weaken as they move into our area. The latest high-resolution model has storms hitting I-55 around 3AM on Friday. They'll move east, hitting I-57 closer to 5AM. Rain will continue through midday, then wrap up by the early afternoon.



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Thursday, April 23, 2:30PM

Another day with 80s dominating the forecast. Most of the area is 10-15° above average for late April. This will be our last day of 80s for a while. We'll cool back into the 70s Friday through Monday, and then return to temperatures closer to the average.



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Thursday, April 23, 12:45PM

Significant severe weather is possible on Monday.

The Storm Prediction Center has expanded the severe risk for Monday to now include all of Central Illinois. Most of our area is split between SLIGHT RISK in YELLOW, but the areas in ORANGE are in an ENHANCED RISK. More updates will be coming in the next few days.



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Wednesday, April 22, 8:40PM

We've got what looks to be a very active start to our day on Friday. Showers and thunderstorms will make their way into the region around 4-5AM. Expect to see heavy rain and potential for storm winds to reach up to 60 MPH. Storms do appear to weaken as they make their way to the eastern side of the state, but it's going to be a wet and windy morning.



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Wednesday, April 22, 4:35PM

The latest high-resolution model (HRRR) has a strong line of thunderstorms pushing into Illinois after Midnight/early Friday morning. The line will weaken as it enters the state.

Storm energy looks limited at that point, but this system will still likely produce heavy rain and potential for damaging winds up to 60 MPH. Otherwise, our severe weather threat will stay low.



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