SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS) are advising residents to prepare for a multi-wave winter storm and dangerously low temperatures expected to impact the state starting Friday, January 23 through Sunday, with Southern Illinois expected to be the most heavily impacted by significant snow accumulations.
Looking out the window midway through winter gives one a bleak view of the world. Gray sky, trees bare, plants succumbed to the cold.
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities has issued an afternoon update regarding the arctic blast:
Winter is here with its cold temperatures and frigid wind chills, causing many of us to shiver just thinking about the weather.
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities advises citizens to prepare for wind tonight and extreme cold Thursday night through Saturday.
University of Illinois Extension is driving statewide impact through its comprehensive 10-year strategic plan, focused on the key priorities of environment, food and agriculture, health, community, economy, technology and discovery, partnerships, and workforce excellence.
The National Weather Service of the Quad Cities notes the possibility of light accumulating snow in our area this evening, with heavier snowfall to the north, and strong winds and potential for additional snow on Wednesday.
Rockford, IL – Natural Land Institute (NLI) launched their Legacy Tree Program in January 2024 by recognizing one tree a month from nominations submitted to the land conservation organization and creating a tree registry from the nominations to track what species there are in their 12-county service area and their size. Trees are recognized for their noteworthy size, natural, historical or cultural significance.
Whiteside County Health Department Public Relations and Communications Director Cory Law has provided an update from the National Weather Service of the Quad Cities about potential weather hazards later today and this weekend.
The 42nd annual Bald Eagle Watch presented by the US Army Corps of Engineers and US Fish & Wildlife Service is scheduled for Saturday, January 31st in Clinton, IA and Fulton, IL.
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