Storm Anxiety Webinar - January 21st, 2026 @ 6pm

Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Storm Anxiety Webinar and Q&A session

This 45-60 minute webinar, followed by an ~30 minute Q&A session, will discuss weather phobias, coping mechanisms, and the resources the NWS has to help you prepare for hazardous weather.

To learn more about how to prepare and cope for hazardous weather, please visit our Storm Anxiety and Stress webpage.

Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Storm Anxiety Webinar - January 21st, 2026 @ 6pm

National Weather Service Central Illinois is hosting a PUBLIC

Storm Anxiety Webinar and Q&A session

This 45-60 minute webinar, followed by an ~30 minute Q&A session, will discuss weather phobias, coping mechanisms, and the resources the NWS has to help you prepare for hazardous weather.