Darren Leeds

Tuesday, May 13, 3:30PM The Storm Prediction Center is keeping Central Illinois under the potential for severe weather on Thursday, but this is a true "boom or bust" scenario for us. The storm energy is absolutely going to be present. High temperatures are expected to reach https://t.co/i4w0QcZLOg

We're forecasting our warmest day of the year on Thursday. It will be very warm and humid, with the potential to break our record high temperatures for the day. Here's my forecasted temperature along with the record for Springfield. #cILwx #ILwx #Heat #Humidity #MayWeather https://t.co/8l5nZATDbL

Monday, May 12, 5:00PM The Storm Prediction Center has placed most of Illinois under the potential for severe weather on Thursday, but this is going to be conditional on a few things: the presence of a CAP and the timing of the cold front. Thursday will be very warm and humid. https://t.co/IF4RummUd4

I've been seeing this graphic get passed around social media with the headline "Illinois and Mississippi Lead the Way with Tornadoes in 2025." I can tell you the number they have for Illinois is over-inflated on the tornado count. I just want to explain to you how they got their https://t.co/CRowzNiBiK

Temperatures will rebound for Mother's Day weekend with more of the 80s popping up in the forecast. The entire 7-day is trending well above average, and we may even see our first 90° temperature next week! #cILwx #ILwx #MayWeather #SpringWeather #LovelyDay #70s #80s #Sunshine https://t.co/Y7spaRUA8R

One lonely 70° number this afternoon so far. It's cooler today, but it's still a pleasant day if you're spending time outside. We'll warm things up for Mother's Day weekend with more of the 80s by Sunday. #cILwx #ILwx #MayWeather #SpringWeather #LovelyDay #70s #80s #Sunshine https://t.co/RJjleVtUOG

I know we've been discussing how the extended forecast is looking dry, but our latest high-resolution model is showing the possibility of a little unsettled weather south of I-72 on Thursday afternoon and evening. We'll watch the low pressure center currently moving through https://t.co/fyiEvPDy2K

A lovely day across Central Illinois! Temperatures are still warming up, but many of us have surpassed our early May average. We'll cool down for the rest of the week, but hold onto the 70s. #cILwx #ILwx #MayWeather #SpringWeather #LovelyDay #70s #Sunshine https://t.co/Yr8vAhJeA4

Beautiful ducks were on display at Coal Creek Woods in Fulton County. 📷: Julia Kay Morey #cILwx #ILwx #Ducks #DuckPhotography #Birding #WildlifePhotography https://t.co/ssUkIaL0O1 https://t.co/hpRTMNiHhL https://t.co/Nl7j8lCPHW

We're watching a pair of weather systems that will influence our weather here in Central Illinois. The first coming in from the Southern Plains will push additional cloud cover our way on Wednesday and generate a few evening showers, south of I-72. The second will slide in on https://t.co/0c6nKutFo7

More fantastic photos from Kathy Caruthers. We have a female Cardinal, a Green Heron with a fish, and a Wren. #cILwx #ILwx #Birds #BirdPhotography #Birding #WildlifePhotography https://t.co/ssUkIaL0O1 https://t.co/hpRTMNiHhL https://t.co/Dj4Nb7b52z

We'll see warming and cooling periods in our 7-day forecast, but overall, we should hold onto some pleasant Spring weather. Afternoon temperatures will range from the low 70s to the low 80s. Our coolest overnight temps will only bottom out in the mid-40s. #cILwx #ILwx #Fog https://t.co/YSWpzrR2Lx

With calmer winds and cooler temperatures tonight, expect to see areas of fog developing early Tuesday morning. It appears that we'll see our densest fog between about 5-7 AM, so take your time when heading out to work in the morning. The fog should quickly burn off by 9-10 AM, https://t.co/Uuvqc8GJLn

Rain will redevelop across Central Illinois this evening and into the weekend as a low pressure center becomes disconnected from the jet stream. The low will draw in much cooler air and continue circulating showers into the area Saturday through Monday before we finally dry out https://t.co/PvRdDCvSMa

Let's discuss some unique weather phenomena, especially given the pattern shaping up across Central Illinois and the Midwest this weekend. We will encounter a "cut-off low," which is a low pressure that has separated from the jet stream. This means it doesn't move with the https://t.co/pP3vpTeZqe

You may think it's a painting, but I know it's a classic Jeff Brown sunset photo! #cILwx #ILwx #WeatherPhotos #Sunset #SunsetPhotography #SunriseSunset https://t.co/ssUkIaLyDz https://t.co/hpRTMNjf7j https://t.co/HLAJixC6dy