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Southerly flow will steadily increase dew points into the weekend, with humid air present Saturday into next week. Temperatures will remain above normal, with highs in the mid to upper 80s into next week. Heat indices could reach the low to mid 90s Saturday onward. #ILwx
Dry weather prevails through Thursday, but an unsettled pattern returns with storm chances beginning Friday and persisting into next week. Above normal temperatures continue into next week as well. #ILwx
Dry and warm weather will dominate the region for the next few days. Rain chances return late Friday into Saturday, along with increasing humidity. No severe weather is expected at this time. #ILwx
On June 5, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we will #WearOrange to call attention to our nation’s preventable gun violence crisis, which takes nearly 47,000 lives every single year. Learn how you can get involved 🍊➡️ https://t.co/GxBGj05Bd5
ISP encourages you to #WearOrange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day to highlight the importance of secure gun storage—storing guns locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition. Share your #WearOrange photos with us on social media by using the hashtag. #WearOrange
Have multiple ways to receive weather warnings: NOAA weather radio, local TV and radio, wireless emergency alerts (WEA) & weather apps, internet sites, friends, family and coworkers.
Today at 10am there will be a test of the Outdoor Warning Sirens, these are designed to alert people outdoors of an emergency. If indoors use a weather alert radio or have other means to be alerted in the event of severe weather.
Dry and warm weather will dominate the region for the next few days. Rain chances return late Friday and Saturday, along with increasing humidity. #ILwx
4:09 pm -- Bands of showers and thundertorms have developed south of I-72, and are moving south around 10 mph. A quick quarter to third of an inch of rain is expected in the heavier showers. #ILwx
Dry conditions in central and southeast IL Tuesday through Thursday after a few showers and thunderstorms possible late Monday afternoon and evening near and south of I-70. A wetter pattern looks to return by the weekend. Warm, with a gradual warming trend through the week. #ilwx
Sadly, a pedestrian is killed every 74 minutes in traffic crashes. Remember, at some point in the day EVERYONE is a pedestrian:
🚶➡️ Follow the rules of the road
🚶➡️ Use crosswalks when available
🚶➡️ Walk on sidewalks when available
🚘 Look out for pedestrians and minimize blind spots
🚘 Be careful in hard-to-see conditions
🚘 Yield to pedestrians in crosswalks
If you know anything about the location of Michael Francois, please submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at https://t.co/pFS3r7fqer #CrimeStoppersPays#Ca$h4Tips
If you know anything about this crime/suspect, please submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at https://t.co/pFS3r7fqer #CrimeStoppersPays#Ca$h4Tips
Thunderstorms with large hail and severe wind gusts are expected Monday afternoon and evening across parts of the central Plains. Scattered to numerous strong to severe wind gusts will also be possible from the Ozarks southeastward into parts of the Southeast. Visit https://t.co/qk3BcVP5M8 for more.
The hottest months of the year are here — they’re also the most dangerous! ⚠️🌡️
Child hot car deaths spike dramatically during the summer, with numbers peaking sharply in June, July and August. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent or caregiver, remind yourself to protect what matters most. 👶❤️
Scattered showers and storms over west central to southeast IL today (30-40% chance), then dry across the area through Thursday. Seasonable overnight lows and warm daytime highs as dry easterly flow remains in place. #ILwx
Showers and thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains to the Gulf Coast on Monday. Thunderstorms with large hail and severe wind gusts are expected Monday afternoon and evening across parts of the central Plains. https://t.co/VyWINDk3xP