Monday-Wednesday, March 30-April 1st – Severe T’Storm Episode – Update #3

(9:00PM – Monday, March 30th, 2026) Continued severe t’storm threat thru Tuesday night… ⚠️Update…•With this update, we have slightly expanded the coverage of level 1 and 2 severe t’storm probabilities across Northern Illinois for tonight/early Tuesday morning.•With this updated, little in the way of changes were needed on the Tuesday…

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Monday-Wednesday, March 30-April 1st – Severe T’Storm Episode – Update #2

(11:45AM – Monday, March 30th, 2026) Severe t’storm threat from this evening through Tuesday night… ⚠️Update…•With this update, we have increased severe t’storm probabilities across portions of Northern Illinois on the forecast for this evening through early Tuesday morning, as slightly higher coverage of potential may exist. Additionally, we have…

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Monday-Tuesday, March 30-31st – Severe T’Storm Episode

(11:45PM – Sunday, March 29th, 2026) Early week severe t’storm threat… ⏰📍Timing & Location…•Early Monday Night – Early Tuesday Morning, March 30-31st: Northern Illinois.•Tuesday afternoon – Tuesday Night, March 31st: Northern & Central Illinois. ⚡️Hazards…•A level 1 severe t’storm threat is in place across Northern Illinois from this early Monday…

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Thursday-Friday, March 26-27th – Severe T’Storm Event – Update #4

(11:15AM – Thursday, March 26th, 2026) Severe t’storm threat today/tonight… ⚠️Update…•With this update, we have slightly expanded level 2 and 3 severe t’storm probabilities across the state, based on the latest data and trends. ⏰Timing…•This Afternoon – Early Friday Morning, March 26-27th. 📍Location…•Much of Illinois. ⚡️Hazards…•A level 1 to 3…

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Thursday-Friday, March 26-27th – Severe T’Storm Event – Update #3

(11:15PM – Wednesday, March 25th, 2026) Severe t’storm continues to be likely for Thursday… #ILWx ⚠️Update…•With this update, we have slightly adjusted the placement of severe t’storm probabilities based on the latest data and trends. Otherwise, no significant changes were needed with this forecast cycle. ⏰Timing…•Thursday Afternoon – Early Friday…

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Thursday-Friday, March 26-27th – Severe T’Storm Event – Update #2

(11:45AM – Wednesday, March 25th, 2026) Severe t’storm threat expected on Thursday… ⚠️Update…•With this update, we have expanded severe t’storm probabilities across the state. Additionally, we have upgraded portions of Eastern Illinois to a level 3 severe t’storm threat, as severe t’storm coverage will likely be greatest in and near…

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Thursday-Friday, March 26-27th – Severe T’Storm Event

(11:45PM – Tuesday, March 24th, 2026) Severe t’storm threat Thursday/Thursday night… #ILWx ⏰Timing…•Thursday Afternoon – Thursday Night, March 26th. 📍Location…•Much of Illinois. ⚡️Hazards…•A level 1 to 2 severe t’storm threat is in place across much of the state from Thursday afternoon through Thursday night, for the threat of isolated to…

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Sunday-Monday, March 15-16th – High Wind Event – Update #3

(11:15AM – Sunday, March 15th, 2026) High winds expected across the state thru Monday afternoon… ⚠️Update…•With this forecast cycle, little to no changes were needed, as the going forecast is on track. ⏰Timing…•Sunday Morning – Monday Afternoon, March 15-16th. 📍Location…•All of Illinois. 💨Hazard…•Peak high wind gusts of 40-60MPH will be…

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Sunday, March 15th – Severe T’Storm Event – Update #4

(10:45AM – Sunday, March 15th, 2026) Severe t’storm threat thru early tonight… ⚠️Update…•With this forecast cycle, minor threat placement changes were made, based on real-time observations and trends within weather guidance. ⏰Timing…•Sunday Morning – Sunday Night, March 15th. 📍Location…•Much of Illinois. ⚡️Hazards…•A level 1 to 3 severe t’storm threat is…

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