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Dry weather as we transition from summer to fall

person talking and holding a microphone

Now is the time to plan for eco-friendly de-icing practices

ice on a window

What’s the difference between a frost and a freeze?

Frost on green grass

From Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo): Fall crops and more pumpkins

A row of recently transplanted broccoli plants growing for a variety trial.

Climate expert breaks down the basics of climate change

Why hurricanes strike around Labor Day weekend

a weather map of a hurricane

Summer cools down but stays stormy

Person talking with a microphone

Watch out for twisters! (Not the movie)

Two tornadoes touch down over plains

Warm spring and a hot and active start to summer

Stormy clouds moving across a windmill in a Midwest pasture.

An occluded front is the beginning of the end

a weather map

Keeping rain where it lands

overview of local rain garden just planted

Mild winter puts plants in a precarious place

green and brown field under stormy and sunny sky

Does lightning produce gamma rays?

A bright lightning bolt striking down at a city

Unseasonable weather makes for early plant arrivals

white flowers with blue lines

Do storms really split apart and come back together?

dirt road leading toward a dark cloudy stormy sky

Assessing Freeze Damage on Peaches

pink peach blossoms on tree

February and Winter 2024 IWCS Update from Trent Ford

What to know about the April 8 solar eclipse in Illinois

A photo of a solar eclipse

Use these tools to help navigate how climate change is affecting growers

A screen shot showing the Vegetation Impact Program website

St. Louis Metro East Update: Warmer winters

white flowers blooming

Rare snow rollers make an appearance in Illinois

A dark snow covered yard with rolled snow balls with tracks behind them

Southwestern Illinois (Waterloo) Update: Be a part of the Community Collaborative, Rain, Snow, & Hail Network

small spinach sprouting under a low tunnel

Chilling requirements for plants

map of midwest showing gradients of blue to represent number of chilling units

Is it ever too cold to snow?

snow plow on snow covered road

How to try winter sowing

recycled jugs and plastic bottles filled with soil and covered in snow

The climate is changing; here’s how we’re helping the agriculture industry

rows of flooded young corn stalks

Updated USDA Plant Hardiness Zones released in November

A snowy forest

Zoning in: USDA updates hardiness map

USDA maps

Is Illinois part of a new tornado alley?

a tornado off in the distance surrounded by dark gray clouds

Why does Illinois weather come from the west?

Wispy white clouds against blue sky

Why the Heat Dome is making for a blistering summer in parts of the U.S.

sun in orange sky with clouds

Navigating extreme weather impacts on Illinois agriculture

Dry wetland

Was the climate quiz challenging?

Blue sky with smokestack further away releasing cloudy emissions.

Why are we getting smoke from Canada?

smoky, hazy scene over lake front and city scape.

Grow a showy garden with less water: Plant drought-tolerant plants

small-leaved green sedum grows into pink stalked green-leaved sedum

How much do you know about climate? Take the quiz!

Clear photo globe sitting on rock edge reflecting earth, water, and nature scenes.

Weather Report: Drought takes hold in Illinois

corn twisted in drought field

Summer garden tips for watering plants

watering can sprinkling water on red flowers

Tornado trends

Tornado touching down over green field and buildings

Has this spring in Illinois been windier than usual?

Map of upper level winds on May 2, 2023 in Illinois

What does the startling, sharp cracking sound of thunder mean?

Thunderstorm clouds with lightning strike over rural area with corn fields.

What is atmospheric stability?

Stormy clouds over country roads

The weight of winter: Snow and ice on trees

The weight of winter: snow and ice on trees image of ice on dormant tree branches

No two fogs are the same

fog covering over grassy area and small lake

Rolling on an atmospheric river and the Pineapple Express

Raindrops hitting top of clear umbrella

Prevent post-shoveling aches and pains

person shoveling snow

Why is winter solstice the beginning of astronomical winter?

sun shining through forest trees on snowy winter path

What’s the difference between snow, sleet, and freezing rain?

icy road during winter

Rivers in the air: Atmospheric rivers can lead to lots of West Coast rain

Use Mother Nature to break seed dormancy

What’s the difference between a weather forecast and a climate scenario?

World map with green trees and continents represented as lakes

What are the Dog Days of Summer?

Glowing sun behind trees spilling rays of light over a grassy late summer meadow

Did you know? Greenhouse gases slow the release of heat

thunder and lightning storm rolling over farm land

Let's see whether you know your weather: Take the quiz

quiz icon

Hitting the long ball: What weather is best?

Two rows of seats in a sports stadium.

Ozone, protector of life on earth

Rays of light from the sun above a layer of clouds over the earth.

Tips for a creating a successful windbreak

A windbreak of evergreens

Can't rule out late frosts

Patience is critical for many garden vegetables

What do thunderstorm risk categories mean?

Meet the man who defined tornado intensity

tornado over field

Look up: Puffy clouds are here

cumulous clouds

Beware the High Dew Points of March!

How do volcanic eruptions affect climate?

gray volcano erupting plume of smoke and ash

What does it mean when warning sirens go off?

Yellow siren on roof of brick building

Quiz Answers: How well do you know weather part 2!

weather map with Q&A icon on top of it

Perihelion is a day to celebrate

man and woman walk dog as sun sets over frosty field

Can you make your home withstand a tornado?

house with torn shingles from a storm

How well do you know weather: Let's try another quiz

weather map with Q&A icon on top of it

What really is La Nina?

La Nina weather model from NOAA

What is a Microburst?

a microburst storm in the sky

Northern Illinois drought continues into fall

Anticipating the first fall frost in the garden

Fall and winter forecast looks mild, but keep mittens close

The fall equinox marks the transition from summer to autumn

fall leaves during sunrise

Hurricanes are nature's heat pumps

aerial photo of hurricane moving toward east coast of United States

What caused the August 9 tornadoes in northern Illinois?

More research on corn sweats

What is that lazy, crazy haze?

hazy sky

Preventing storm damage to trees

Some myths about the weather

cloudy skies over town

How does corn affect Midwest weather?

Corn Field

Quiz Answers: How well do you know weather?

weather map with Q&A icon on top of it

Repairing water damaged lawns

standing water in grassy lawn area

What is the difference between a tornado watch and warning?

illustration of a cartoon man watching a tornado "whats' the difference between a tornado watch and a tornado warning?"

What are feels-like temperatures?

Quiz: How well do you know weather?

photo of weather map

How to read a weather map

How much rain did you get?

Surveying winter damage as spring emerges

Breathe in that sweet smell of rain

raindrops on puddles

Tornadoes may be moving to a town near you

What makes supercells super?

Use row cover to protect plants from more than just frost

Row cover protecting some lettuce

Perfect storm crashes Texas power grid; Can it happen here?

winter effects on power grid reduced with power grid meter

Why is my grass greener after a rain?

green grass is greener after a rainstorm

What to expect when jet streams overlap

storm from two jet streams overlaping

Winters in the late 70s were ones to tell your kids

Thundersnow possible when conditions are just right

snowy path

Are average temperatures 'normal'?

weather chart

Fruit trees have a place, even in a small yard

Do we need to fear the polar vortex?

snow-covered polar vortex rural scene with trees

How winter salt can damage landscape plants

The frosty accumulation of ice crystals on these spruce needles resulted from the wafting spray of an adjacent (untreated) roadway and serves to illustrate how salt spray can accumulate on plant parts.

How to winterize your young and fruit trees

Houseplants should be heading back inside

Vegetable garden tips for after a rain

Hot weather in the vegetable garden

Beware of spring freeze coming

Starting a Garden: Season Extension

Cold frame with vegetables growing inside in the fall.

Too Early to do Much in the Yard?

Chilling Hours Help Break Spring Dormancy

What Now? - The Last of this Season's Needs

How do insects survive cold weather?

How do insects survive cold weather? Tree branches covered in snow

Does your family have a disaster plan?

News Releases (625)

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

Take steps to address climate change at home with Everyday Environment

BECOME A NATURE SUPERHERO: MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM OFFERS TRAINING TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

Meet the challenge of heavier spring rains with climate series for farmers

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

New Extension initiatives empower Illinois to meet the challenges of changing climate

Help protect your community as a trained storm spotter

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Ask questions, get answers for planting season at 2024 Illinois Crop Management Conference

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Shifting USDA plant hardiness map reflects changing climate, changes for plants

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Weather a changing climate on the farm now and in the future

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Purdue-led USDA project aims to double impact of climate-smart Corn Belt agriculture

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Illinois at increased risk of drought conditions

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Keep food safe during severe weather

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Ready your agricultural operation for the changing climate

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Take small steps to improve, support the environment this winter

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

Prepare your trees for severe weather

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

New climate change specialist strengthens Illinois’ commitment to environmental stewardship

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

High dew points increase severe weather chances

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Stay safe during electrical storms

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Take heed of tornado warnings

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Blistering heat, high humidity puts us at risk

Become a citizen scientist and record precipitation in your neighborhood

Illinois Extension honors 30-year rainfall reporting volunteers

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

When hail freezes over

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Uncover secrets of the environment

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter

Preparing for Extreme Weather

Illinois Extension Looking for Rainfall Network Volunteers in Kendall County

Climate change may confuse plant dormancy cycles

Climate change may confuse plant dormancy cycles

Climate change may confuse plant dormancy cycles

Climate change may confuse plant dormancy cycles

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Christine Belless

Ag and Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Duane Friend

Duane Friend

State Master Naturalist Coordinator and Climate Change Specialist

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