Meteorologist. Forecasting for southern Illinois since 2013. B/S in Meteorology from Western Illinois University in 2019. Masters in Education October 2025 GCU
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ALT Family watching TV displaying a nationwide Emergency Alert System test notice for November 17, 2026, at 2:20 P.M. ET.
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ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 6:00 PM CDT. The warning includes Ewing IL, Macedonia IL and Akin IL. This warning is for Southeastern Jefferson County in south central Illinois, West central Hamilton County in south central Illinois and Northeastern Franklin County in south central Illinois. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 60 MPH and quarter sized hail. There are 1,915 people in the warning along with 2 schools and 0 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays a severe thunderstorm warning plotted on a map. The warning is in effect until 7:45 PM CDT. The warning includes Carmi IL, Eldorado IL and Norris City IL. This warning is for Southern White, Eastern Saline, Southeastern Hamilton and Gallatin Counties. The threats associated with this warning are wind gusts up to 70 MPH and pea sized hail. There are 24,465 people in the warning along with 17 schools and 2 hospitals.
ALT This graphic displays Severe Thunderstorm watch number 480 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 12:00 AM CDT. The watch includes parts of Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky and Missouri. The threats associated with this watch are no tornadoes expected, isolated hail up to quarter size possible and scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible. There are 3,924,220 people in the watch along with 1484 schools and 109 hospitals.
ALT Shows expected health risk from prolonged heat exposure. Large portions of the Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, Appalachians, Tennessee Valley, Carolinas, Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and southern New England are under Extreme HeatRisk (purple), indicating dangerous conditions for anyone without effective cooling or hydration. Surrounding areas across the Southeast, Gulf Coast, Midwest, and lower Great Lakes are under Major HeatRisk (red), while areas farther west into the Plains and Upper Midwest are generally Moderate (orange) to Minor (yellow) risk.
ALT A NOAA map highlights locations expected to tie or break at least one daily record high temperature between Thursday and Sunday across the eastern half of the United States. Each red dot marks a city forecast to experience one or more record high temperatures during the four-day period. The greatest concentration of record heat is centered across the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast corridor, with numerous locations from Virginia, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, eastern Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine marked for potential record highs. Dense clusters are visible around major metro areas including Washington, D.C., Baltimore, Philadelphia, New York City, and Boston
ALT Displays projected peak “feels-like” temperatures. Much of the Midwest, Ohio Valley, Mid-Atlantic, Southeast, and parts of the Northeast are forecast to experience heat index values above 100°F. The most intense heat is concentrated from Missouri, Arkansas, western Kentucky, and Tennessee eastward through Virginia, Maryland, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Washington D.C., where values range from 110°F to 115°F, with localized pockets near 114°F. Northern states near the Great Lakes are somewhat cooler, generally 80–95°F.
ALT A significant Heat Wave will impact the Eastern U.S. this July 4th weekend with Major-to-Extreme HeatRisk for much of the population.
ALT High temperatures in the 90s to low 100s will make for a significant heat wave across the central and eastern U.S. beginning on Sunday and lasting through next week. These hot temperatures combined with high humidity will lead to heat indices of 100-110 degrees, and locally as high as 115. Low temperatures only dropping into the 70s will provide little overnight relief. Multiple days of Major to Extreme HeatRisk are forecast across the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys next week. These levels of heat mean health impacts become more likely in general, and may occur in ANYONE without adequate hydration or cooling. High or moderate extreme heat risks cover much of the U.S. east of the Rockies July 4-5, with a broader slight risk through July 7 extending as far west as the Great Basin. Heat indices of 100-110 degrees are possible, and warm nights in the 70s-80s may limit relief over the holiday weekend. Stay informed and take steps to protect yourself from heat related illnesses.