Claudia Olech
Morning and Midday Meteorologist at WREX-TV (Rockford, IL)
Morning & Midday Meteorologist at @13WREX. Certified Broadcast Meteorologist #964. Chicago native. NIU alum. Everything happens for a reason!⚡️
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1 week ago |
wrex.com | Claudia Olech
After a few morning showers, the next few days stay dry with dangerous heat moving in. Friday morning brings a few showers accompanied by a few rumbles of thunder. This activity exits by lunch time with the afternoon drying off and sunshine returning. Temperatures will also make it back into the middle 80s. Dangerous heat builds in for the next coming days. Highs will reach into the low to middle 90s starting Saturday through Tuesday.
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1 week ago |
wrex.com | Claudia Olech
A few chances for rain and storms remain as the summertime heat begins to move in. Showers greeted us early this morning with sunshine to take over for the rest of the day. Afternoon highs also climb back into the middle 80s. Quiet conditions are expected overnight with a low chance for a few showers and storms to move in during the morning. Strong storms are expected to the north of us with the remnants to move into northern Illinois. This is why the area is under a 1 out of 5 for tomorrow.
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1 week ago |
wrex.com | Claudia Olech |John Jurgens
A few showers are possible early with a severe threat looming this afternoon. Soaking showers and heavy rain-producing thunderstorms will continue through tonight as a low pressure system drifts just to our south and east. The area remains under a 1 out of 5 or marginal risk for this afternoon, but the highest severe weather threat remains closer to Chicago to our east and across central Illinois to our south.
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1 week ago |
wrex.com | Claudia Olech
A few showers are possible early with a severe threat looming this afternoon. Warm and muggy conditions kick off our Wednesday. A drizzle or a shower may greet you early with this off and on activity to settle in. A better chance for showers and storms to develop comes after lunch. Areas of heavy rain are possible. Some storms may become severe. The area is under a 1 out of 5 or marginal risk for this afternoon. All hazards are possible including damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes.
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2 weeks ago |
wrex.com | Claudia Olech
Temperatures soar today with sunny skies remaining. A low chance for stronger storms returns for some later tonight. Sunshine and hot temperatures bring us summertime weather for our Wednesday. Afternoon highs soar into the low 90s. A few passing clouds are possible. Later tonight, those near the Il/WI line may see a stronger storm or two. Chances are low along with a low, marginal risk in place. Parts of the area, north of US 20 are under a 1 out of 5.
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Good morning! We're facing a day with high heat and humidity with heat index values to reach near the triple digits!! As a front approaches, it will bring a threat for severe weather late this evening. Damaging winds will be the biggest concern. Join us on 13 News Today! https://t.co/myeVJAfdxB
Good morning! Tuesday brings us a gorgeous sunrise with cloud cover moving in. Chances for showers and storms will also move in with the evening bringing a low potential for an isolated stronger storm. Join us on 13 News Today for more. https://t.co/YN2GtGEuI4
Good morning! Oppressive heat stays with us for yet another day with the Heat Advisory expiring at midnight. Chances for active weather return tonight with our northwest counties under a slight risk for severe storms. Join us 13 News Today. https://t.co/XQMxT7jmrt
