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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Some Potent Storms are Possible

2 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Cheryl Lemke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — After a quiet weekend, the weather is going to be turning quite active with showers and storms making a comeback. A vigorous low-pressure system is spinning across the Upper Midwest dragging a cold front towards central Illinois. In advance of this weather maker, expect very gusty southerly winds with winds approaching 40 MPH, causing a concern for blowing dust and poor visibility at times on local interstates during the day on Monday.
Severe Storms May Strike Central Illinois Friday Evening

3 weeks ago | newschannel20.com | Cheryl Lemke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — A very wet and stormy weather pattern is setting up for central Illinois. A potent low pressure system is churning across the Upper Midwest, and it will push a sharp cold front into Illinois late Friday night. Before the cold front arrives, gusty southerly winds are transporting unseasonably warm and humid air up into central Illinois, allowing temperatures to skyrocket with afternoon highs well into the 70s.
Severe Storms Taking Aim on Central Illinois

1 month 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).
Severe Storms Taking Aim on Central Illinois

1 month 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).
Bracing For More Dangerous Storms

1 month 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.
Central Illinois In For A One-Two Punch of Severe Storms

1 month 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.
Central Illinois In For A One-Two Punch of Severe Storms

1 month 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.
Powerful Storms possible on Sunday

1 month ago | newschannel20.com | Cheryl Lemke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The week is ending on a warm and windy note, but storms return this weekend. A few stray showers lingered into the first part of Friday, otherwise most of central Illinois was able to soak up mostly sunny skies to wrap up the work week. The big concern for Friday, though, is the wind. Gusty southerly winds at times approaching 40-50 MPH will make traveling a bit difficult on the interstate, especially if you have a high-profile vehicle or a light-weight car.
Powerful Storms possible on Sunday

1 month ago | foxillinois.com | Cheryl Lemke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — The week is ending on a warm and windy note, but storms return this weekend. A few stray showers lingered into the first part of Friday, otherwise most of central Illinois was able to soak up mostly sunny skies to wrap up the work week. The big concern for Friday, though, is the wind. Gusty southerly winds at times approaching 40-50 MPH will make traveling a bit difficult on the interstate, especially if you have a high-profile vehicle or a light-weight car.
Powerful Storms Are Targeting Central Illinois

2 months ago | foxillinois.com | Cheryl Lemke

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WICS) — Big changes are on the way as the threat of severe storms is looming over central Illinois. A WEATHER ALERT is issued for Friday night. The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of central Illinois under a MODERATE RISK for severe storms Friday evening, meaning more widespread intense severe storms are likely (level 4, out of 5).