Snow in the Rockies; Showers and Thunderstorms Along the Gulf Coast; Potential Winter Storm for Northern Mid-Atlantic and Interior New England

A winter-like pattern will continue over much of the Lower 48 over the next few days, with snow stretching from the Rockies today into the Middle Mississippi Valley on Monday. Showers and thunderstorms will develop along the Gulf Coast and Southeast on Monday. As the storm moves northward late Monday into Tuesday, winter weather is possible from the Central Appalachians to Interior New England. Read More >

The week of March 4 - 10, 2018 is

Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois

Don't wait until severe thunderstorms, tornadoes & Flooding are occurring to think about what you should do to stay safe!!!

Photo by Paul Sieczka, near Washburn, IL 2/28/17 NWS Photo: Tornado damage near Washburn, IL

All throughout Severe Weather Preparedness Week we will be sharing tips with you on our web page and social media about what you can do to prepare IN ADVANCE for the peak of our Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado and Flooding season.

Highlights of Severe Weather Preparedness Week include:

Daily Severe Weather Preparedness and Safety Messages
The Annual Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday March 6th at 10:00 am
- This drill will be initiated by an actual Tornado Warning - with "TEST" wording throughout the message - which will be issued for every county in the state of Illinois. The message will be broadcast on NOAA Weather Alert Radios and many broadcast media outlets. Many communities will also test the Outdoor Warning Sirens at this time.

For more information regarding Severe Weather Preparedness, please visit our web page at: https://www.weather.gov/ilx/severe-prep

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Snow in the Rockies; Showers and Thunderstorms Along the Gulf Coast; Potential Winter Storm for Northern Mid-Atlantic and Interior New England

Severe Weather Preparedness Week: March 4-10, 2018

The week of March 4 - 10, 2018 is

Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois

All throughout Severe Weather Preparedness Week we will be sharing tips with you on our web page and social media about what you can do to prepare IN ADVANCE for the peak of our Severe Thunderstorm, Tornado and Flooding season.

Highlights of Severe Weather Preparedness Week include:

Daily Severe Weather Preparedness and Safety Messages

The Annual Statewide Tornado Drill on Tuesday March 6th at 10:00 am

For more information regarding Severe Weather Preparedness, please visit our web page at: https://www.weather.gov/ilx/severe-prep