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Hundreds of white dimples on clear plastic stretched over a high tunnel caused by the impact of hail.
Extreme weather events: What to do when hail strikes
On the night of March 4, a severe storm system came through southern Illinois which consisted of high winds, hail, and very heavy rain. That system...
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“Exploding” trees? Probably not
Much has been in the news lately about “exploding trees”, caused by the extreme cold temperatures.  But is this something to be worried about?...
Large clouds and thick dust limits the visibility of a road going between two farm fields.
Dust storms in Illinois: Identifying farm solutions
This is article two from a two-part series.Dust storms have become an increasing concern in Illinois, prompting investigations into their causes and...
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Dust storms in Illinois: Examining roles of weather and farming practices
This is article one from a two-part series.Recent dust storms in Illinois have raised the question of the cause of these events. In the last few...
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News Releases

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Drought is intensifying across Illinois
An extremely dry end to summer and start to fall has intensified the ongoing drought in central and southern Illinois and increased the fire and blowing dust risk as we approach harvest, according to Illinois State Climatologist...
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Reduce energy consumption and stay safe during summer heat waves
URBANA, Ill. — The first heat wave of the summer hit the Midwest earlier than usual this week, with a heat index forecast of up to 105 degrees, pushing many indoors to stay cool. All those air conditioning units running almost nonstop put pressure...
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Videos

Forecasting the Weather: A Day in the Life of a Meteorologist

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a weather forecaster on a local television station? Go behind the scenes with TV weather reporter Nick Hausen, WSIL TV 3, as he shares a day in the life of a meteorologist. Video by Illinois Extension in...

Forecasting the Weather: Keeping Your Family Safe in Severe Weather

Severe weather events can be scary, but knowing what to do in these situations can help to keep you and your family safe. TV Meteorologist Nick Hausen talks about what you should do and where you should go to be prepared during severe weather watches and warnings to stay safe. Video by Illinois...

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