Tim McGill

Chicago

Meteorologist at WFLD-TV (Chicago, IL)

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May weather outlook for Alton, Edwardsville, Jacksonville, IL

5 days ago | theintelligencer.com | Tim McGill

It’s been a quiet week so far — but in May, that can change in a heartbeat. This month is known for its weather extremes in Illinois, including everything from freak snowstorms to damaging tornadoes and flash floods.
From early heat to record warmth? See what models predict

6 days ago | myjournalcourier.com | Tim McGill

It might be hard to believe, but meteorological summer is only around three weeks away. We should get an early taste of summer temperatures next week. What about our real summer that starts on June 1? What kind of weather will June, July, and August bring to central Illinois this year?
May is the most active tornado month in Illinois. Here’s what to know now

1 week ago | myjournalcourier.com | Tim McGill

This week should be relatively quiet across Metro East and southern Illinois following an active start to severe weather season. While the threat of severe storms remains low for now, May is historically a peak month for tornadoes in this part of the state — and it’s no time to let our guard down. Only Mississippi has reported more tornadoes than Illinois this yearThere have been 82 preliminary reports of tornadoes in Illinois so far this year.
Tornadoes touched down yesterday. Now here’s what’s in store this weekend.

1 week ago | theintelligencer.com | Tim McGill

As spring forecasts often do, this one has taken an abrupt turn for the weekend. What once looked like a sunny Saturday and Sunday will now be punctuated by scattered showers. The good news? The severe weather threat that Illinois has been facing the past few days will slide further south and east. A tumultuous transition from April to MayAt least two possible tornadoes were reported in Illinois on the last day of April.
Storms and flood risk Thursday for Southern Illinois, Metro East

2 weeks ago | myjournalcourier.com | Tim McGill

Flooding remains a risk Thursday across parts of Illinois, with a few strong thunderstorms still possible. Unsettled weather continues through Friday — but hang in there, because the weekend looks sensational, with sunshine returning and UV levels expected to reach their highest point so far this year. Severe weather risk shifts southThe active spring pattern across the central U.S. rolls on Thursday, but the threat of severe weather continues to slide farther south and east of our area.
Storms and flooding remain possible today — here’s when sunshine returns

2 weeks ago | thetelegraph.com | Tim McGill
Heavy rain could lead to floods in Alton, Edwardsville. What to expect

2 weeks ago | thetelegraph.com | Tim McGill

April refuses to go out quietly. Today will be the second straight day that several million people in the central U.S. will face a risk of experiencing severe thunderstorms. Wednesday will be the first of two straight days that large portions of Illinois will be at risk of flooding. The severe threat in Illinois moves further downstateIllinois is one of at least 15 states that could see severe thunderstorms today into early Wednesday morning.
Severe weather outbreak takes aim at central US. Here’s what’s coming

2 weeks ago | thetelegraph.com | Tim McGill

In the case of today’s severe weather outbreak in the central U.S., it is not a case of if, but when. The Storm Prediction Center is sounding the alarm on an event that could become one of the most extreme of the year so far. This is part of a multi-day event putting millions at risk from damaging winds, large hail, and tornadoes. Worrisome wording in today’s outlookThe SPC has been raising red flags about today’s and tomorrow’s unsettled weather for several days.
Illinois storm threat is low this week. Here’s when that could change:

2 weeks ago | theintelligencer.com | Tim McGill

Portions of the Midwest were once again at risk of experiencing severe thunderstorms on Wednesday, in what has become one of the most active severe weather seasons in recent memory. The Storm Prediction Center outlined a large part of the central U.S. under a marginal to slight risk — levels one and two out of five, respectively — including the northwest corner of Illinois. The area at risk encompassed more than 40 million people across parts of at least 14 states.
Illinois surpasses yearly average for tornadoes. Here's how many:

3 weeks ago | theintelligencer.com | Tim McGill

Illinois added at least eight preliminary reports of tornadoes over the weekend, bringing the tally for 2025 so far to more than 60. There’s a break from storms for most of the state today, but models point to rounds of rain returning beginning late Thursday. Illinois is second only to Mississippi for tornado reportsIllinois may have already endured more tornadoes through the first three weeks of April than it normally sees during an entire year.