Illinois Representative Eric Sorenson has voiced his opposition to the mass layoffs by NOAA, warning that the cuts will put American lives at risk and harm the public service provided by the agency.

The latest cuts in the federal workforce could have dire consequences after 880 workers at the National Weather Service (NWS) and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) were

The winter snow total was 11.9 inches, the lowest since the winter of 1936-37 and the 10th least snowy winter since the late 1880s, according to the National Weather Service. Southern Illinois and Missouri saw above-average snow this winter.

The National Weather Service’s (NWS) annual spotter training classes will soon begin across Central Illinois. Each spring the NWS hosts a series of in-person and virtual spotter talks which are designed to educate the public on severe weather.

A winter storm targeting the Midwest this week is likely to pass south of the Peoria area. But the area is bracing for wind chills well below zero.

The National Weather Service is warning residents that high winds and dry conditions could lead to an elevated risk of fires.

What’s the spring outlook for southwest Illinois? Here is the forecast, plus a prediction from the Farmers’ Almanac.

Strong winds coupled with warm temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation have resulted in a very high risk of fire spread. Northwest winds could gust up to 50 mph Friday afte

Central Illinois may get a taste of spring next week, following a bitter cold snap that changed its tune. Temperatures Friday are warming and will see a high near 28 in Springfield. The weather will get warmer through the weekend and by Monday,

The National Weather Service predicts 3 to 8 inches of snow in Madison and Calhoun counties, impacting Tuesday commutes.