The Kane County Office of Emergency Management is asking residents and businesses that experienced uninsured property damage during the severe storms that impacted the County July 2–4, to complete a storm damage self-assessment survey. The information collected will help local and state officials assess the extent of the damage and
Illinois has become the Nation’s busiest tornado state in 2026. The State has reported a record-setting 196 tornadoes as of June 22, far more than any other state, according to data from NOAA’s Storm Prediction Center. The Illinois State Climatology Office noted Illinois averages approximately 54 tornadoes in a typical
Storm debris pickup continues in Aurora following the August 16 severe weather.
Are you fascinated by storms, curious about climate change, or just love talking about the weather? Then the upcoming Weather & Storm Chasing 101 program at the Aurora Public Library District is sure to blow you away! The event will take place at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 22, at the
Tree limbs block a road on the West Side of Aurora Tuesday morning after severe storms for the second night in a row battered northern Illinois Monday evening.
With the forecasted weather over the next week, the City of Aurora is opening a centrally-located overnight temporary warming center to provide a safe, warm space for those in need. Beginning tonight, Tuesday, December 20, the Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway, will be open each night from 7 p.m.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area from noon to 8 p.m. today, Tuesday, July 5. With the heat index, temperatures can dangerously reach up to 110 degrees. The City of Aurora is advising residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe and has re-opened
A hot weather streak this week can cause temperatures to top more than 100 degrees with the heat index. The City of Aurora is advising residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe and is opening a centrally located cooling center. The Aurora Transportation Center, 233 N. Broadway Avenue, is
Aurora receives several inches of snow Tuesday this week.
By Beth Hundsdorfer In the wake of the Friday night, Dec. 10 storms that left six dead at an Amazon warehouse in downstate Edwardsville, a disaster proclamation was issued Monday for 28 counties in southern and central Illinois. The proclamation will bring personnel or equipment from the Illinois Emergency Management
The National Weather Services has issued a WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY, beginning at 3 p.m. today through 9 a.m. tomorrow. Snow accumulation is expected to begin later this afternoon, quickly producing several inches. It will be followed by freezing rain during the overnight hours. Consequently, road conditions could be dangerous for
Oswego is under its first winter weather advisory of the season, and the Village of Oswego would like to remind residents to move their vehicles from streets. Village ordinance requires that all vehicles must be moved from the street when at least two inches of snow has accumulated. This allows
The widespread storm with high winds that moved through the Midwest Monday and left debris, destruction, and devastation in its wake, included uprooted trees that fell into power lines, such as in Yorkville.
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for the area in effect from noon to 10 p.m. Saturday, July 18. The heat index temperature is expected to reach as high as 106 degrees during this time period and can be extremely dangerous to humans and pets. While the
The Kane County Health Department is urging everyone to take precautions during the period of high heat forecast for this weekend. • Stay in air-conditioned buildings such as Kane County cooling centers. Due to COVID-19, facilities may have limited capacity and additional restrictions. Please contact your municipality for details. •
A hot weather streak will bring air temperatures in the 80s and 90s for at least the next two weeks, with some days reaching triple digits with the heat index. The city government of Aurora is advising residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe and has opened a centrally-located
