Nathan Kitchens

September 2025 saw exceptionally quiet weather across central Illinois, with temperatures 2.6° above average and precipitation incredibly low, leading to moderate drought conditions and significant impacts on area water levels.

Snow will overspread the area this afternoon, with accumulations of 2-4 inches expected by midnight, followed by a brief warm up Wednesday before an arctic front brings frigid temperatures and pote…

Reinforcing arctic air will invade the region later this week, bringing temperatures near to below zero Wednesday night and Thursday night, with slightly warmer conditions expected for the end of the week and weekend.

Peoria, IL is expecting a blast of frigid, arctic air to bring the potential of record low temperatures into late week, with temperatures dropping to near zero by Thursday morning and wind chills as low as -10°.

A brief tornado touchdown occurred in Tazewell County on Sunday due to an "elevated" storm that briefly became "surface-based", but the rotation on the radar was not strong enough to issue a tornado warning.

Central Illinois is expecting 2 to 4 inches of rain through Easter weekend, with some flooding and a few opportunities for strong to severe storms, due to an active pattern of showers and storms.

Central Illinois is expecting hit-and-miss storms with a risk of isolated tornadoes, damaging wind, and hail, followed by a cold front with heavy rain and possible flooding, before conditions quiet do...

PEORIA, ILL. (WMBD) – A strong cold front will sweep across central Illinois Friday night bringing a severe line of storms with it. All severe weather hazards are possible including strong to…

PEORIA, Ill. is expecting a stormy and humid week with a Flood Watch in effect through Monday evening, localized pockets of 2 to 3+ inches of rain, oppressive heat and humidity midweek, and a high …