What is a ‘fire weather watch'? What the weather alert means for Chicago
Dry, gusty conditions in Northeastern Illinois led the National Weather Service to issue a fire weather watch for the entire ...
Chicago Could See Ice Jam Flooding as Temperatures Warm
Chicago is experiencing unseasonably mild temperatures, with a 10.7-degree Fahrenheit deviation from the five-year historical ...
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The national forest campgrounds open all year round in Illinois
Throughout national forests across the U.S., year-round camping options are abundant, offering many amenities and ...
Heightened Fire Danger in Northern Illinois Due to Winds, Mild Temps
The combination of strong winds, dry conditions, and warm temperatures increases the risk of wildfires, particularly in ...
Wind advisory, fire weather watch issued for Chicago area; gusts up to 50 mph
A wind advisory and a fire weather watch were issued Monday for parts of the Chicago area, the National Weather Service said, ...
NWS Chicago storm spotter trainings headed the virtual route in effort to push weather safety
Trainings for Illinois residents looking to join the National Weather Service's severe storm spotter program will be held ...
Chicago weather: Temps to reach the low 50s before rain Thursday with slight chance of rain, snow Friday
While temperatures are expected in the low 50s Thursday, National Weather Service officials cautioned a storm system on the horizon could possibly create localized ice jam flooding on rivers.
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Dangerously cold temperatures expected through Tuesday in Central Illinois
The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued Cold Weather Advisories for the area through 3 pm on Tuesday. While it’s ...
Cold weather advisory issued as subzero weather moves across north, central Illinois
A cold weather advisory was in effect Saturday to Monday across all of north and central Illinois. Wind chills in Chicago ...