Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >
Central Illinois
Weather Forecast Office
The new year brings changes to our office, as our Meteorologist in Charge, Ernie Goetsch, has retired. Ernie was selected while the office was still under construction in 1994, and we have never had anyone else lead our operations. Congratulations on a well earned retirement!
US Dept of Commerce
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
National Weather Service
Central Illinois
1362 State Route 10
Lincoln, IL 62656
217-732-7321 (forecast recording) or 217-732-3089
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