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2026 Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois is March 2nd to March 6th

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Severe Storms Possible Today & Tonight

A warm front lifts across central IL today bringing a few scattered showers & storms this morning/afternoon. Additional storms are likely tonight as a cold front sweeps across the region. Precip chances diminish Saturday with dry weather returning Sunday and Monday.

A warm front lifts across the region this morning & afternoon bringing an initial round of storms and possible severe weather. Another round is expected tonight as a cold front moves through. Damaging wind gusts, large hail, and an isolated tornado or two are all possible.