Intense Weather Alert: Moderate Probability of Steady Storms from Monday Night to Tuesday Morning
Heyy there! Here's the lowdown on the weather situation tonight and tomorrow. The National Weather Service ain't painting a rosy picture for the Starved Rock area, particularly for those fickle storms hanging out north and west of here. The Interstate 39 and Interstate 80 corridor's looking shaky, dang it, 'cause it's under a "slight" risk for severe storms over Monday night and Tuesday morning.
Now, don't get too worried - the weather service ain't too bullish on storm development just yet. But if they do pop up, they'd probably roll in around 9 PM and stick around till 3 AM with a cold front riding through.
Up northwest Illinois, they're looking at some serious biz, labeling it an "enhanced" risk zone for severe weather. Northeast Iowa and southwest Wisconsin follow suit, but with a slightly milder "moderate" risk tag. However, lemme tell ya, a "moderate" risk is no joke when it comes to severe weather.
Now, here's a fun fact for ya: The weather service's got some big talk about severe weather forecasts for April 30, 2025, mainly in north-central Texas, the ArkLaTex region, and sections of Oklahoma[1][3][4]. They're predicting a tornado, hail, and wind-damage extravaganza down south, but, as I mentioned before, it don't look like it'll be our problem.
So, make sure to keep an eye on those skies, folks, and stay tuned for updates on the situation. Remember to check real-time NWS forecasts or the Storm Prediction Center's Day 1-3 Convective Outlooks for the most up-to-date information. Stay safe and dry, y'all!
On Monday night and Tuesday morning, the Interstate 39 and Interstate 80 corridor in northwest Illinois is likely to be under a "slight" risk for severe storms, according to the weather forecasting. The weather service has labeled the area around Starved Rock as an "enhanced" risk zone for severe weather, particularly north and west of there. If severe storms do develop, they are expected to roll in around 9 PM and stick around till 3 AM with a cold front.
