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Tornadoes may be moving to a town near you
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What makes supercells super?
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Use row cover to protect plants from more than just frost
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Perfect storm crashes Texas power grid; Can it happen here?
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Why is my grass greener after a rain?
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What to expect when jet streams overlap
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Winters in the late 70s were ones to tell your kids
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Thundersnow possible when conditions are just right
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Are average temperatures 'normal'?
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Fruit trees have a place, even in a small yard
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Do we need to fear the polar vortex?
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How to winterize your young and fruit trees
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Houseplants should be heading back inside
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Vegetable garden tips for after a rain
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Hot weather in the vegetable garden
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Beware of spring freeze coming
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Starting a Garden: Season Extension
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Too Early to do Much in the Yard?
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Chilling Hours Help Break Spring Dormancy
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What Now? - The Last of this Season's Needs
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Does your family have a disaster plan?
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News Releases
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Become a citizen scientist and record precipitation in your neighborhood
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Illinois Extension honors 30-year rainfall reporting volunteers
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Plan ahead to ride out prolonged power outages
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Every day is a good day for environmental stewardship
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Green infrastructure can promote social justice, fight climate change
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New toolkit makes finding weather, climate lesson plans easy
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Yes, it’s safe to charge your electric vehicle in the rain
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Choose perennials that love sun for summer glory
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Corn fields add to muggy, humid Midwestern temps
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Know what's true and what's not about tornadoes
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When hail freezes over
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Conditions are perfect for 'pop up' storms
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Here's why 'feels like' temperatures matter
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Uncover secrets of the environment
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Don’t let social distancing stop you from seeking shelter
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Preparing for Extreme Weather
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Illinois Extension Looking for Rainfall Network Volunteers in Kendall County
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Duane Friend
Extension Educator, Energy and Environmental Stewardship
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