Libertyville's Memorial Day Weekend Forecast
The National Weather Service forecast shows lower temperatures and a chance for rain over Memorial Day weekend in Libertyville.
National Weather Service forecast for Libertyville.
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Thursday, May 23, 2013
Monday, May 20, 2013
Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued for Parts of Illinois
All of Illinois is in the "slight risk" category for severe storms.
Several counties in Illinois are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 3 a.m. The following counties are included in the watch, according to the National Weather Service: Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Henry, Iroquois, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will and Winnebago. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center placed all of Illinois in the "slight risk" category for severe weather for Monday. Most of Illinois, with the exception of far western portions of the state, is in the "slight risk" category for Tuesday.
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Severe Weather Possible Monday and Tuesday
Large hail, damaging winds and isolated tornadoes are all possible.
Get ready for some storms. The storm system that dropped large hail and tornadoes on parts of Iowa, Kansas and Oklahoma is now headed toward Illinois. The National Weather Service has placed most of Illinois in the "slight risk" category for severe weather on Monday and Tuesday. The main threats on both days will be damaging winds and large hail. The National Weather Service's Storm Prediction Center noted in its technical discussions that isolated tornadoes are also possible on Monday and Tuesday. "The most violent storms will ignite during the afternoon and evening hours as daytime heating causes instability," Accuweather.com Meteorologist Meghan Evans wrote in her forecast. "Plenty of humid air will be in place to fuel the severe storms…
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Korrina's Skycast
Chilly Monday, But Warmer Temperatures Ahead
What's the forecast for this week?
Could we finally be turning the corner in terms of warmer weather? After a chilly start to the week, with a high of 59 on Monday, temperatures are forecast to range from the 70s to mid-80s the rest of the week. Bring on the warmth! Here's a look at what to expect this week, according to the National Weather Service: Monday: A high near 59, with a 40 percent chance of showers Monday night. Tuesday: Mostly sunny skies and a high near 84. Sounds great! Wednesday: A near-repeat of Tuesday, with a high near 80 and mostly sunny skies. There's a 30 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day, and a 20 percent chance Wednesday night. Thursday: A high near 76 with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Friday: A high near 72 with a chance…
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Korrina's Skycast
Warm-Up in Store for First Half of Week
Temperatures are expected to reach the low 70s, according to the National Weather Service.
Get ready for some nice weather—at least for part of the week! Temperatures will hover around the 70-degree mark Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, with mostly sunny skies expected all three days. The forecast high for Thursday is 69 degrees with partly sunny skies, but there's also a chance for showers and thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service. We could see more showers and thunderstorms on Friday, with a high near 62. Partly sunny skies and a high near 64 are forecast for Saturday, along with a slight chance of showers. The Mother's Day forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 59.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Korrina's Skycast
Temperature Roller Coaster Ahead This Week
Will the temperature reach 80 degrees in Lake County?
Looks like I brought some warm weather with me as a souvenir from my vacation last week! We're in for a warm-up early this week, with temperatures expected to reach 72 today, 78 on Tuesday and 77 on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service. All three days see a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will cool for the second half of the week. Thursday's forecast calls for a high near 55 and a 40 percent chance of showers, the National Weather Service says. Showers are likely on Friday, with a high near 56. What's in store for the weekend? Highs in the mid-50s and a chance of showers are expected both Saturday and Sunday. The 10-day forecast on the Weather Channel shows temperatures slowly warming into the upper…
Monday, April 22, 2013
Thunderstorms, Heavy Rainfall Possible Tuesday
What's this week's weather forecast for Libertyville?
Keep your umbrella handy. The National Weather Service reports a chance of thunderstorms early Tuesday into Tuesday evening. Heavy rainfall is possible during this period which may cause additional rises on rivers and prolong receding flood waters. River flooding is expected to gradually subside through the week. Libertyville See the rest of Libertyville's forecast for this week at www.weather.gov.
Friday, April 19, 2013
When will Area Rivers Crest?
The National Weather Service provides updates on the water levels of the Des Plaines River, Fox River and others throughout the Chicago suburbs.
Check out the National Weather Service website to keep track of flood alerts, forecasts and water levels for area rivers.
Thursday, April 18, 2013
State of Emergency Declared in Lake County
Flooding concerns continue along the Des Plaines and Fox Rivers, along with the Chain O'Lakes.
A state of emergency has been declared in Lake County due to the flooding throughout the area. At a press briefing Thursday, Lake County Board Chairman Aaron Lawlor announced that he declared the state of emergency around 9 a.m. in an effort to not only further facilitate coordination among agencies to deal with the flooding but to also attempt to get flood assistance funds from the federal government should they become available. "With three rivers running through Lake County, we have a wet topography and are prone to flooding," said Lawlor. Communities across Lake County have been inundated with upwards of 4 inches of rain, said Kent McKenzie, Lake County Emergency Management coordinator. Places that saw minor flooding are now expecting …
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UPDATE: School, Road Closures Reported in Grayslake, Libertyville Due to Rain
Libertyville High School is closed today.
Update, 11:45 a.m.: The Lake County Sheriff's Office has video from the LHS press conference on its Facebook page. Update, 10:40 a.m.: From Libertyville High School: At approximately 6:30 a.m. today (Thursday), Libertyville High School officials became aware of water leaking into the sub-basement of the school’s art wing. Because there was not enough time to complete a thorough safety check of the school prior to the start of the school day, the administration took precautionary measures and closed the school. As the rain continues, and water levels continue to rise throughout the Village of Libertyville, so do the water levels in the school’s sub-basement. District 128 will continue to work with first responders and engineers to access …
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Bob Miaples
9:15 pm on Friday, April 19, 2013
No people aren't always careful. You can see the drivers driving through the deep flooded streets on TV and the genius who firefighters had to rescue in the newspaper. more ›