Illinois Storm Chasers

However, while some precipitation will certainly be welcome, widespread, drought-busting precipitation is not expected. Thus, meaningful improvement to the ongoing drought conditions appears unlikely in the short term. #ILwx #drought

With the Autumnal Equinox now well behind us, we are quickly approaching the Winter Solstice in December, which marks the shortest day of the year and the day with the least amount of daylight. #daylight #fall #autumn

Back-wash isolated to scattered showers will be likely across especially Northern and Central Illinois from Thursday morning through Thursday night, associated with a storm system that continues to move through the region. #ilwx

Additionally, gusty winds are likely across the state on Tuesday, with widespread peak wind gusts of 30-40MPH expected. Higher peak wind gusts into the 40-45MPH range cannot be ruled out. #ilwx

Another Mild Week Ahead! 🔥 As has been the story for seemingly weeks now, mild and above average temperatures will continue to be in place this week across the state! There continues to be no signs of cold or below normal temperatures for the foreseeable near future. #ilwx

Enjoy it while it lasts, though. With additional periods of rain expected over the next day or two, and windy conditions likely tomorrow, these high and peak foliage color conditions may not stick around much longer! #ILwx #fall #autumn #fallfoliage

For Monday night, more organized and widespread showers and isolated t’storms will be likely across Northwestern and Western Illinois, as a new storm system enters the picture. #ilwx

As a main disturbance/through continues to slide through the region, isolated to scattered showers and isolated t’storms will remain possible across the state through tonight. #ilwx

⏰ Don’t Forget to Fall Back Tonight! 🍁 Daylight Saving Time officially comes to an end overnight tonight. At 2:00AM Sunday, clocks will “fall back” one hour. #daylightsavingtime #fallback

Happy Halloween! 🎃👻💀

As a main disturbance/trough continues to lift through the region, waves of widespread showers and isolated t’storms will be likely across the state from Saturday morning through Saturday night. #ilwx

As a main disturbance/trough begin to lift into the region, areas of shower and t’storm activity will move across the state from Friday morning through Friday night. #ilwx

A more active weather pattern is expected to take hold across the region, bringing multiple opportunities for rain and t’storm activity across the state beginning tomorrow and continuing through next week. #ILwx #drought

As a storm system continues to push through the region, isolated to widely scattered showers and t’storms will accompany a cold front as it sweeps across the state. This activity is expected to be low in coverage overall. #ilwx

As a storm system moves into the region, isolated to widely scattered showers and t’storms will accompany a cold front as it pushes across Northern Illinois and vicinity tonight. #ilwx

Peak color is now estimated right along the Illinois/Wisconsin border and into Wisconsin! 🍂 #ILwx #fallfoliage #fall #autumn

However, if you're someone who's been hoping for a return to cooler, more seasonable conditions, we unfortunately don't have much good news for you right now! Plenty of 60's and 70's are on deck across Illinois, making for some fantastic late-Oct weather! #ILwx #fall #autumn

The tornado occurred as severe t'storm activity flared up on the Illinois side of the Illinois/Indiana border before quickly pushing into Indiana. The tornado was confirmed through storm chaser video and radar data. #ILwx #SevereWeather #tornado

With a dry weather pattern currently in place, which will continue into part of next week, we may see dry/drought conditions further worsen and expand. #ILwx #drought