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Several rain chances on tap over the coming week, though washouts highly unlikely

Updated: Jun. 22, 2020 at 9:49 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Rain's in the forecast on six of the next seven days, though dry time is guaranteed each day.

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Summer to begin on warm, humid, but, at times, unsettled note

Updated: Jun. 19, 2020 at 10:36 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Our 17th day of 85° or warmer temperatures will come Saturday, but likely along with first rainfall in ten days.

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Stateline's pattern to turn more active as humidity rises

Updated: Jun. 18, 2020 at 11:08 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
The first rainfall in well over a week is on track to occur at times throughout the weekend.

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Eighth straight day of sunshine ahead Thursday as warmth, humidity continue to build

Updated: Jun. 17, 2020 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Temperatures in many spots may approach or even reach 90° Thursday, with hotter and more humid conditions expected beyond.

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Though not the case in 2020, study shows Stateline Summers starting earlier

Updated: May. 20, 2020 at 11:21 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
A new study by Climate Central reveals that the lack of summer warmth thus far in 2020 is quite an anomaly.

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Warming to commence Wednesday, weekend on track to be warmest since August

Updated: May. 19, 2020 at 11:12 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
We're still a few days away from above normal temperatures, but we take our first step in getting there Wednesday.

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Warmth on Hold for Now, Still on Track to Arrive Late This Week

Updated: May. 18, 2020 at 11:11 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Cool, unsettled weather persists Tuesday, though a gradual warming trend follows.

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Cooler pattern to start the week followed by a quick summer-like warm-up

Updated: May. 17, 2020 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
The beginning of the week will be below normal in the temperature department. But that won't last as more changes are on the way.

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More rain in the forecast for Sunday, flash flooding possible in spots

Updated: May. 16, 2020 at 9:15 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
The forecast models are showing some modest rain totals when all is said-and-done here. Flooding is likely in spots due to the ground already saturated.

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Heavy Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms Both Being Monitored as Potential Threats Through Thursday

Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 11:34 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
While a widespread, significant severe weather outbreak is not anticipated, Thursday could be a rather noisy one in the Stateline.
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Crop Planting Slows Somewhat in Illinois, but Remains Ahead of Schedule

Updated: May. 13, 2020 at 9:43 PM CDT
Cool, unsettled weather last week impeded crop planting in parts of Illinois, though farmers remain ahead of schedule.

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Shift to Warmer, but Significantly More Active Pattern Underway

Updated: May. 12, 2020 at 11:36 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
We won't be seeing any more frosty nights until fall, but with warmer temperatures will come many chances for storms, and perhaps strong ones at that.

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Spring's Final Frost Expected Overnight, Significant Warming Trend to Follow

Updated: May. 11, 2020 at 10:51 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
An extremely lengthy cool spell may just be days away from being over.

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Two sunny, cooler days ahead before warmth and a rain-filled pattern returns

Updated: May. 10, 2020 at 9:35 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
The next two days in the Stateline will be quite pleasant with lots of sunshine. However it will be on the cooler side before things change midweek.

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A chilly Mother's Day in store, but temperatures improvements come next week

Updated: May. 9, 2020 at 8:00 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
Mother's Day 2020 will continue the chilly temperatures the region is under this weekend. However, improvements in the temperature department arrive late next week.

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Unseasonable Chill to Threaten Records, Endanger Plants

Updated: May. 8, 2020 at 9:51 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Widespread sub-freezing temperatures are on the way early Saturday Morning. While sunshine will make for a somewhat pleasant Saturday, rain returns Sunday, promising one of the coolest Mother's Days in recent memory.

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Final Supermoon of 2020 to Occur Thursday Morning

Updated: May. 6, 2020 at 7:21 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Thursday Morning's supermoon will be the third largest of the year.

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Farmers Continue to Report Significant Progress in Spring Planting

Updated: May. 5, 2020 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
More than half of the nation's corn crop and a quarter of the soybean crop has been planted before Mother's Day.

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Early May Chill Promises Frost, May Threaten Records

Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 11:26 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Temperatures have taken a turn for the colder, and the coldest is still to come.

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National Weather Service to Offer Spotter Training Webinar Tuesday

Updated: May. 4, 2020 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
If you didn't get a chance to attend a Storm Spotter Training Course before shelter-in-place orders were issued, you're in luck!

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Turning much cooler with a few rain chances this week

Updated: May. 3, 2020 at 9:30 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
While the first weekend of May 2020 was a welcome way to begin the month, things will be taking a colder turn beginning Monday.

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Warm Weekend Ahead, but Prolonged Cool Pattern Looms

Updated: May. 1, 2020 at 11:01 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
May gets off to a nice, warm start, but, similar to April, will turn cooler for quite some time to follow.

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May to Start on Sunny, Mild Note, Though Warmth Not Likely to Last

Updated: Apr. 30, 2020 at 7:17 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Just as April started pleasantly, May's expected to do the same. Similarly, the warmth isn't here for long, just as was the case in April.

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Windy Conditions Offset Return of Sunshine Thursday

Updated: Apr. 29, 2020 at 10:30 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Plenty of sun will return the area Thursday, though chilly winds will keep temperatures below normal to close out April.

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Two EF-1 tornadoes, one in Ogle County and one in Whiteside County both causing damage

Updated: Mar. 29, 2020 at 1:22 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
A tornado touched down late Saturday in northern Illinois damaging homes and uprooting trees, weather officials confirmed Sunday.

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Storm Spotter Training Course Offered in Freeport Thursday

Updated: Mar. 4, 2020 at 7:09 PM CST
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By Mark Henderson
Thursday may be one of the final chances for Stateline severe weather enthusiasts to take advantage of free storm spotter training this spring!

Winter weather advisory in effect

Updated: Feb. 13, 2020 at 4:26 AM CST
1-2 inches of additional snow, plus blowing winds will make traveling difficult.

Weather Across the Nation: Winter in the Midwest, severe storms in the deep south

Updated: Jan. 11, 2020 at 11:35 PM CST
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By Ethan Rosuck
Friday ans Saturday were comprised of a very busy weather pattern spanning across several states in the contiguous United States.

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Winter storm warning till 3A.M. Sunday

Updated: Jan. 10, 2020 at 4:21 AM CST
Snow could cause travel impacts across the weekend.

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Earthquake Hits Puerto Rico Monday Morning

Updated: Jan. 6, 2020 at 7:26 AM CST
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By The Associated Press
5.8-magnitude quake strikes the island, damage reported.

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The Decade in Review: Looking Back at Winter Weather Trends of the 2010s

Updated: Dec. 31, 2019 at 10:45 PM CST
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By Mark Henderson
It was an extremely volatile decade weather-wise in the Stateline, not just from a severe weather standpoint, but from a winter weather standpoint as well.

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Snow emergency issued for Rockford, Machesney Park

Updated: Nov. 11, 2019 at 8:32 AM CST
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By WIFR Newsroom
Residents are asked to please remove any vehicles from the roadway until the snow has stopped and contractors have cleared the roadway of snow.

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Road crews and plows ready for early season accumulating snow

Updated: Oct. 30, 2019 at 6:47 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
It's no secret that this upcoming snow is a bit early. Regardless, crews are ready should a lot of snow stick to the roads.

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Tips on preparing your home for Winter

Updated: Oct. 28, 2019 at 8:03 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
The time is now to get your home prepped for the upcoming winter season.

Imelda's Remnants Likely to Bring Soaking Rains to the Stateline

Updated: Sep. 19, 2019 at 10:24 PM CDT
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By Mark Henderson
Remnant moisture from Tropical Storm Imelda is to bring elevated rainfall chances to the Stateline this weekend, renewing concerns for flooding, both on our rivers and on land.

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Heavy September rains take toll on Fall farming

Updated: Sep. 19, 2019 at 6:32 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
The wet and active September 2019 weather pattern continues and it's beginning to take toll on some area farmers.

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Tornado Warning expires in DeKalb County

Updated: Sep. 12, 2019 at 3:55 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
The National Weather Service says tornado warning for DeKalb County has expired. The warning took effect until at least 4:15 p.m.

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Tornado Warning expires in Ogle County

Updated: Sep. 12, 2019 at 1:10 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for Ogle County. The warning is now in effect until 2:45 p.m.

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Federal disaster declaration requested for Winnebago, Stephenson Co. over spring flooding

Updated: Aug. 29, 2019 at 10:36 AM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has officially requested a federal disaster declaration for 32 counties in wake of historic spring flooding.

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Flooding Fallout: Recapping the record-breaking March 2019 flooding

Updated: Aug. 15, 2019 at 8:07 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
Many Stateline residents are dealing with the aftermath of March 2019's flooding, five months later.

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NWS: Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued for Lee, Whiteside counties

Updated: Apr. 22, 2019 at 4:05 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
The National Weather Service has issued A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for Whiteside and Lee counties.

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Report: Illinois among top states for hail claims in 2018

Updated: Mar. 18, 2019 at 12:37 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
State Farm paid nearly $330 million for auto and homeowners claims in Illinois last year, according to a company report.

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UPDATED LIST: Roads closed, sandbag locations after flooding

Updated: Mar. 15, 2019 at 3:10 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
Leaders in the Stateline are asking drivers to avoid certain areas due to flooding concerns. Sandbags are also available in northern Illinois.

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Stateline rivers continue to rise

Updated: Mar. 14, 2019 at 8:37 PM CDT
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By Ethan Rosuck
From the temperature fluctuation, heavy rainfall and rapid snow melt, area rivers are flooding well over their banks once again.

UPDATE: Tornado Watch canceled in northern Illinois

Updated: Mar. 14, 2019 at 12:41 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
The National Weather Service has canceled a Tornado Watch for Boone, DeKalb, McHenry and other nearby counties in Illinois.

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Winnebago, Stephenson counties prep for flooding

Updated: Mar. 13, 2019 at 2:32 PM CDT
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By WIFR Newsroom
Parts of the Pecatonica River and Rock River are among the areas expected to experience flooding within the next week.

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Two avalanches hit I-70 miles away from each other in the same day

Updated: Mar. 3, 2019 at 6:58 PM CST
Colorado State Patrol says there are reports of trapped people after two avalanches hit I-70 Sunday.

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Meteorology students take part in aircraft icing research

Updated: Mar. 1, 2019 at 9:08 PM CST
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By Ethan Rosuck
These Meteorology students are on cloud nine over a research project that involves launching weather balloons.

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Northern Illinois faces Winter Weather Advisory with freezing rain possible overnight

Updated: Feb. 19, 2019 at 3:48 PM CST
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By WIFR Newsroom
The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory in dozens of northern Illinois counties from midnight to 6 a.m. Wednesday.

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Changes coming to Rock River forecast services

Updated: Feb. 15, 2019 at 6:50 PM CST
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By Ethan Rosuck
It now will take less water to advance in flood stages across the Rock River in the Stateline.
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