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  • Illinois Weather 3/6 Morning - 25° Above Normal

    Illinois Weather 3/6 Morning - 25° Above Normal
    Mar 6 2026
    Good morning. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. If you stepped outside already, you walked into a wall of fog. Dense fog advisories are up statewide until 9 A.M. Visibility's down to a quarter mile in spots, especially south of I-27. Take it slow on the roads — this stuff is no joke. The good news? It lifts by mid-morning as warmer air pushes north. And warm is the word today. We're talking 27 degrees to 25 degrees above normal for early March. Chicago hits 68. Springfield climbs to 77. Even Rockford reaches 68 despite morning storms. That's the kind of warmth that tricks you into thinking spring's here early. But here's the catch. Multiple rounds of storms are coming. The first wave rolls through this morning between 7 A.M. and noon, mainly north of I-80. Scattered showers and thunderstorms, possibly some hail. Then this afternoon, conditions turn favorable for severe weather. West of I-55, there's a Slight Risk. East of I-55. Marginal. Large hail, damaging winds, even an isolated tornado are possible if storms fire up. Tonight's the main event. Another line of storms pushes through after midnight ahead of a cold front. This one could pack a punch — strong winds, heavy rain. And yes, a tornado threat exists. Some storms could be severe. Winds pick up too. Southwest gusts of 30 to 35 miles an hour this afternoon, especially behind any storms. Saturday morning, the cold front sweeps through. Lingering showers exit by midday, then we dry out. Temperatures crash from the 60s Saturday morning down to the 40s by evening. Sunday turns beautiful. Sunny skies, highs near 60. Monday climbs to the upper 60s. Then Tuesday and Wednesday, another storm system brings rain chances back. Keep your phone charged and stay weather aware tonight. See you tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.
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  • Illinois Weather March 5 Midday - Flood Warning

    Illinois Weather March 5 Midday - Flood Warning
    Mar 5 2026
    Good afternoon. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. If you drove to work this morning, you probably felt like you were piloting a submarine. Dense fog rolled in overnight and it's sticking around, cutting visibility down to a quarter mile near Chicago and along the lakeshore. Take it slow out there. In the next 24 hours. Here's where things get interesting. Illinois is running two completely different weather programs today. Down in Chicagoland, you're stuck with that fog and clouds, barely scraping 39 degrees. Drive south to Central Illinois and suddenly it's a different season — mostly cloudy but hitting 61 degrees. That's a 22 degrees split across the state. Up north, the fog clears by mid-afternoon and you'll reach 50 degrees. Tonight, that fog comes roaring back. A warm front is lifting north. And after sunset, expect visibilities to drop below a mile statewide. Lows range from 37 degrees in Chicago to 52 degrees down south. Friday brings the heat. That warm front surges north, pushing highs into the upper 60s to mid 70s — near record territory for early March. But here's the trade-off: scattered showers and thunderstorms arrive Friday morning, especially north. Northern Illinois sees the highest storm chances between late morning and early afternoon. Winds gust to 25 miles an hour. Friday night, a cold front sweeps through with another round of showers and thunderstorms. Some storms could pack a punch, with damaging wind gusts possible. Rain tapers off Saturday morning. The weekend cools back down. Saturday brings drier weather with highs near 60 degrees. Sunday stays pleasant in the upper 50s to low 60s. Then Monday and Tuesday warm back into the 70s before another storm system arrives mid-week. Drive safe in that fog today. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Illinois Weather March 5 Morning - 33° Above Normal

    Illinois Weather March 5 Morning - 33° Above Normal
    Mar 5 2026
    Good morning. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. If you stepped outside this morning and couldn't see your neighbor's house, you're not alone. Dense fog has swallowed much of the state overnight. Visibility's down to a quarter mile or less. And a Dense Fog Advisory runs through 9 A.M. For areas along and north of Springfield to Danville. Take it slow if you're commuting — that fog's thick as soup. In the next 24 hours. Southern Illinois is dealing with something more serious. A Flash Flood Warning stays active until 8 A.M. For Alexander. Johnson. Pulaski. And Union counties. We're talking 2.5 to 4.5 inches of rain already on the ground. If you're down there, stay off flooded roads. Chicagoland wakes up at 37 degrees under that gray blanket, barely climbing to 39 this afternoon with a chance of showers through midday. Northern Illinois starts warmer at 40 and reaches 50. Now down in Central Illinois? You're the winner today — 45 degrees this morning, climbing to 61 this afternoon. That's about 33 degrees warmer than we'd expect for early March. Tonight, fog redevelops as a warm front approaches. Lows hold in the upper 30s to low 50s. And if the fog clears in your area, you'll catch a Full Moon. Friday flips the script completely. Central Illinois surges to 78 degrees — more than 33 degrees above normal. Chicagoland hits 67. Northern Illinois reaches 69. But that warmth comes with a price — wind gusts over 25 miles an hour and likely thunderstorms by afternoon. Some could be strong Friday night. The weekend calms down. Saturday cools to the upper 50s and low 60s with clearing skies. Sunday brings sunshine and highs near 60. Monday warms back into the upper 60s and low 70s before our next system arrives Tuesday with more rain. Drive carefully in that fog this morning. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Illinois Weather March 4 Evening - 33° Above Normal

    Illinois Weather March 4 Evening - 33° Above Normal
    Mar 5 2026
    Good evening. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. That mist on your windshield this morning? Just the opening act. A stalled warm front is cutting Illinois in half today, creating two completely different worlds. Dense fog has settled in. And visibility is dropping fast across the state. In the next 24 hours. Down in Central Illinois, you're sitting on the warm side of the line. Temperatures are hovering near 49 degrees right now. You climb to 63 degrees Thursday afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms roll through tonight, with up to a half inch of rain possible. Push north to Chicagoland. And the scene changes. The thermometer sits at 40 degrees and barely budges. Fog drapes the region while rain chances peak around 8 P.M. Tonight, lows hold steady near 40. Northern Illinois sees similar gloom. Patchy fog and scattered showers stick around. Your high tomorrow is just 50 degrees. That puts nearly 33 degrees between you and the southern part of the state. Tonight brings a Full Moon, but good luck spotting it through this overcast. Looking ahead. Friday delivers a jolt. Temperatures surge into the low 70s — nearly 33 degrees above normal for early March. Strong south winds gust over 25 miles an hour. Showers and thunderstorms develop. And a few could be strong Friday night. Saturday cools back to the upper 50s. Sunday looks sunny and pleasant near 60 degrees. Monday warms again into the upper 60s before our next storm system arrives Tuesday. Take it slow in the fog tonight. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Illinois Weather March 4 Midday - 33° Above Normal

    Illinois Weather March 4 Midday - 33° Above Normal
    Mar 4 2026
    Good afternoon. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. That gray blanket overhead isn't going anywhere soon. We're sitting at 39 degrees under overcast skies, after dipping to 32 overnight. The sun came up at 6:22, but you wouldn't know it looking out the window. In the next 24 hours., A warm front is lifting through central Illinois, creating quite a contrast. North of I-33, temperatures are stuck in the 40s with dense fog. South of that line, spots are pushing 60 degrees. Chicagoland stays cool today with a high near 45. Rain showers develop after 3 P.M. and linger into tonight. Patchy fog rolls in this evening, with lows around 40. Down in Central Illinois, you're sitting in the warm sector. Highs near 53 with showers and thunderstorms possible through the afternoon. A Flood Watch is in effect for southeast counties through Thursday morning. One to two inches of rain could fall. Tonight's low only drops to 49. Northern Illinois sees mostly cloudy skies with a high near 51. Fog develops tonight with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 40. Tomorrow brings more fog and drizzle before a dramatic shift. Friday. Temperatures soar into the 70s. That's about 33 degrees above normal for early March. We're talking near-record warmth, but it comes with a price. Strong storms are possible Friday night as a cold front sweeps through. The weekend looks quieter with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s and sunshine returning Sunday. Tonight's full moon will have to work hard to shine through all that cloud cover. And we're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight each day now. Spring equinox is just two weeks away. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Illinois Weather March 4 Morning - 30° Above Normal

    Illinois Weather March 4 Morning - 30° Above Normal
    Mar 4 2026
    Good morning. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. That thick gray blanket outside your window? It's not going anywhere fast. We're waking up to 33 degrees under stubborn overcast skies. If you're near the Wisconsin border this morning, you're practically driving blind — visibility has dropped to a quarter mile or less in spots. A Dense Fog Advisory sticks around until 10 A.M., so give yourself extra time on the commute. In the next 24 hours. In Here's strange part, step three hours south and it's a different world. Central Illinois is running a solid 31 degrees to 31 degrees warmer than the north. Springfield hits 51 degrees today, while Chicagoland struggles to reach 39. That sharp temperature difference is like striking a match — it triggers showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, mainly along and south of I-70. Keep your eyes on the sky between 2 and 8 P.M. A few storms could turn strong with gusty winds and small hail. Tonight, the rain spreads north while you sleep. Lows hold steady in the upper 30s to upper 40s. And that fog redevelops across most areas. You might have trouble spotting that full moon rising through all the cloud cover. Thursday stays damp and gray with another round of showers. But Friday. Friday is the head-turner. We're talking mid-60s in Chicago and near 77 in central Illinois. That's nearly 30 degrees above normal for early March. Enjoy the spring tease, but stay weather-aware Friday night — a cold front brings another round of storms. The weekend quiets down with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s under partly sunny skies. If you're heading out early, grab those low-beam headlights. That fog is thicker than it looks. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Illinois Weather March 3 Evening - Flood Warning

    Illinois Weather March 3 Evening - Flood Warning
    Mar 4 2026
    Good evening. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, walk outside right now and that fog hits you like a wet blanket. Thirty six degrees. Gray. Damp. The kind of air that seeps into your bones. And there's a reason for it. In the next 24 hours., A warm front is parked across south central Illinois tonight. Think of it as a dividing line. South of it, temperatures are climbing fast. North of it, you're stuck in the 30s with that raw, soupy air clinging to everything. That front starts sliding north tonight and Wednesday. And it's dragging a LOT of rain behind it. So what does that mean where you live? Up in northern Illinois, you're holding at 30 degrees tonight. Mostly dry. Tomorrow brings a welcome push toward 50, but rain sneaks in by Wednesday night. Chicago, you're sitting at 35 tonight and staying there. Wednesday warms to 40, with rain arriving after 3 P.M. That damp chill off the lake? Not going anywhere. Now head south to central Illinois. That's where the action is. Showers and thunderstorms roll in tonight. We're talking nearly an inch of rain. Lows only drop to 43. Wednesday pushes 55 with more rain and fog stacking up. And if you're anywhere near Clay City, heads up. A Flood Warning kicks in Wednesday afternoon for the Little Wabash River. This is where it gets wild. We stay soggy through Thursday. Then Friday. Highs could rocket into the mid 70s across central Illinois. Seventy five degrees in early March. Let that sink in. But strong storms are possible Friday night before we dry out for the weekend. One more thing worth noting. Spring equinox is just two weeks out. We're gaining almost three minutes of daylight every day now. You can feel the season turning, even through the fog. Charge your phone tonight. If severe weather pops Friday, you'll want those alerts ready. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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  • Illinois Weather March 3 Evening - 30° Above Normal

    Illinois Weather March 3 Evening - 30° Above Normal
    Mar 4 2026
    Good evening. Illinois. I'm Aaron Jolly. That gray ceiling overhead? It's keeping temperatures locked in the 30s across much of the state right now. But down in Central Illinois, a whole different story is unfolding. Thunderstorms are rumbling through with penny-size hail reported near Sullivan and Bethany. A sharp temperature divide splits the state today. 30 degrees up north, 43 degrees in Central Illinois, all under that persistent overcast. In the next 24 hours. Tonight, fog becomes the headline. Patchy fog develops after midnight statewide, but Central Illinois sees the bigger impacts. Showers and thunderstorms continue there with a 90 percent chance of rain. Some spots could pick up three quarters to an inch of new rainfall. Lows bottom out at 30 degrees up north, 34 in Chicagoland. And hold at 43 degrees down south. Wednesday brings more clouds and continued shower chances. The warm front lifting northward keeps Central Illinois mild with a high near 55 degrees. Chicagoland and Northern Illinois stay cooler, topping out around 40 and 50 degrees respectively. Fog could linger through the morning commute, so give yourself extra time. The big story this week? A dramatic warm-up. By Friday, temperatures surge into the mid-60s up north and approach 77 degrees in Central Illinois. That's nearly 30 degrees above normal for early March. Showers and thunderstorms return Friday and Friday night as a cold front sweeps through. Some storms could be strong. The weekend looks quieter with highs in the 60s and sunshine returning Sunday. And here's a note for sky watchers — the full moon rises tonight. With all this cloud cover, you might have to catch a glimpse between breaks. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.
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