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Cheryl Lemke

Chief Meteorologist at WICS-TV (Springfield, IL)

Chief Meteorologist at WBUI-TV (Springfield, IL)

Chief Meteorologist at WRSP-TV (Springfield, IL)

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  • 3 weeks ago | ourcommunitynow.com | Cheryl Lemke

    Share Central Illinois is in the crosshairs for another severe weather outbreak. A sharp cold front will lift into the region Wednesday afternoon setting off some intense storms with some storms turning severe Wednesday afternoon and early evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central Illinois under an Enhanced Risk, and there's even a Moderate Risk for severe storms for communities closer to I-70 near Effingham (levels 3 & 4, out of 5).

  • 3 weeks ago | foxillinois.com | Cheryl Lemke

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Central Illinois is in the crosshairs for another severe weather outbreak. A sharp cold front will lift into the region Wednesday afternoon setting off some intense storms with some storms turning severe Wednesday afternoon and early evening. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of central Illinois under an Enhanced Risk, and there's even a Moderate Risk for severe storms for communities closer to I-70 near Effingham (levels 3 & 4, out of 5).

  • 3 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Cheryl Lemke

    SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Powerful storms are set to strike central Illinois for midweek. Another potent low pressure system with a sharp cold front will plow into Illinois on Wednesday triggering more intense storms similar to what central Illinois experienced this past Sunday. Tuesday afternoon and evening feature gray, gloomy conditions with mostly cloudy skies along with a few showers and storms developing overnight as lows bottom out near 51.

  • 3 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Cheryl Lemke

    Before Central Illinois has had a chance to recover from Sunday's severe storms, now more active weather is shaping up for the middle of the week as another powerful low pressure system and sharp cold front advance across Illinois. Wednesday will be yet another Weather Alert Day with scattered showers and storms, and some storms could become severe with highs warming into the low 70s.

  • 3 weeks ago | foxillinois.com | Cheryl Lemke

    Before Central Illinois has had a chance to recover from Sunday's severe storms, now more active weather is shaping up for the middle of the week as another powerful low pressure system and sharp cold front advance across Illinois. Wednesday will be yet another Weather Alert Day with scattered showers and storms, and some storms could become severe with highs warming into the low 70s.

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Cheryl Lemke
Cheryl Lemke @CherylLemkeWICS
10 Apr 25

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING: A Severe Thunderstorm Warning has been issued for parts of Central Illinois. Seek shelter! Tune into @wics_abc20 & @foxillinois for more information! https://t.co/j7VhhUFOyE https://t.co/oCLmvoR5sz

Cheryl Lemke
Cheryl Lemke @CherylLemkeWICS
10 Apr 25

Not everyone will be getting wet, but some scattered showers and storms are skimming across central Illinois this afternoon, and a few more are possible tonight before we dry out for Friday. https://t.co/9dwD3f6bnG

Cheryl Lemke
Cheryl Lemke @CherylLemkeWICS
9 Apr 25

With temperatures warming up around the country, I can't think of a better way to enjoy the outdoors than to visit a local zoo. I love watching the animals and taking in all the sights, and I'm sure you will, too. @natwxdesk https://t.co/RkZGXb3GDR