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Beyond the 7-Day Forecast
Meteorologist Nick Hausen provides an in-depth analysis beyond the basic 7-day forecast. This section is geared towards agriculture and outdoor business interests.
The Northern Lights Might Be Visible in Southern Illinois Sunday Night
JUNE 1, 2025 -- The Northern Lights, also known as the aurora borealis, may be visible in Southern Illinois Sunday night and Monday...
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Jun 12 min read
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STRONG STORMS POSSIBLE THURSDAY & FRIDAY
MAY 14, 2025 -- Let's talk about the risk for severe storms coming up Thursday and Friday. Storm chances this time of year become very...
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May 143 min read
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TURNING WARMER, MORE STORM CHANCES MIDWEEK
APRIL 27, 2025 -- Clouds and occasional showers have made for a rather cool Sunday across Southern Illinois, but the warmest air of the...
hausenweather
Apr 272 min read
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TRACKING A WARM UP & THE NEXT CHANCE FOR RAIN
APRIL 12, 2025 -- March and April have thus far been extremely active across Southern Illinois. There have been 41 tornadoes that have...
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Apr 122 min read
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FREEZE POSES A THREAT TO SENSITIVE PLANTS EARLY THIS WEEK
APRIL 5, 2025 -- What a start to April. Multiple rounds of severe storms and extreme weather have impacted Southern Illinois. The...
hausenweather
Apr 51 min read
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SEVERE STORMS EXPECTED SUNDAY AFTERNOON & EVENING
MARCH 29, 2025 -- It's already been an active Spring, and that pattern does not look to slow down anytime soon. More severe storms are...
hausenweather
Mar 292 min read
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MORE SHOWERS & STORMS POSSIBLE SUNDAY
MARCH 22, 2025 -- The pattern has been active through the middle of March with multiple waves of severe storms and A LOT of rain. Sunday...
hausenweather
Mar 222 min read
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DANGEROUS STORMS POSSIBLE OVERNIGHT FRIDAY INTO EARLY SATURDAY MORNING
MARCH 14, 2025 -- A significant severe weather event appears to be unfolding, potentially impacting Southern Illinois late Friday night...
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Mar 142 min read
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SPRING WARMTH ARRIVES THIS WEEK
MARCH 8, 2025 -- Just a reminder that we Spring Forward tonight as Daylight Saving Time begins. It's a sign that Spring is officially...
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Mar 82 min read
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NEXT WEATHERMAKER TO BRING RAIN & STORMS MIDWEEK
MARCH 1, 2025 -- After a quick taste of Spring on Friday, a cold front has ushered in another round of chilly air. Temperatures are 20-30...
hausenweather
Mar 12 min read
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THAWING OUT THE LAST WEEK OF FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 22, 2025 -- What a winter-like week. Six and a half days of below freezing weather is tough any time of the year, but it's...
hausenweather
Feb 222 min read
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MAJOR SNOW STORM EXPECTED TUESDAY - WEDNESDAY
FEBRUARY 16, 2025 -- A MAJOR WINTER STORM is expected to impact all of Southern Illinois between Tuesday and Wednesday. A band of light...
hausenweather
Feb 162 min read
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POTENTIAL SNOW STORM POSSIBLE TUESDAY NIGHT
FEBRUARY 15, 2025 -- Whew, there is A LOT to talk about in this blog post. First, the chance for a little light snow as the rain begins...
hausenweather
Feb 152 min read
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TRACKING MULTIPLE CHANCES FOR LIGHT WINTER WEATHER
FEBRUARY 7, 2025 -- The forecast for the upcoming week is a perfect example of why experienced meteorologists urge patience when it comes...
hausenweather
Feb 82 min read
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ACTIVE PATTERN SETTING UP FIRST HALF OF FEBRUARY
FEBRUARY 1, 2025 -- January 2025 ended up 4.6-degrees BELOW NORMAL despite very mild weather to end the month. February will begin where...
hausenweather
Feb 12 min read
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FINALLY WARMING UP, ACTIVE PATTERN TO BEGIN FEBRUARY
JANUARY 25, 2025 -- Finally, there is some relief from the Arctic air on the way. January is running 7.5-degree BELOW AVERAGE thanks to...
hausenweather
Jan 252 min read
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ONE MORE BLAST OF ARCTIC AIR, THEN FINALLY TURNING MILDER
JANUARY 18, 2025 -- The first half of January has been a turbulent winter weather month filled with snow, ice, and bitterly cold weather....
hausenweather
Jan 182 min read
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BIG TIME COLD AIR POSSIBLE FIRST HALF OF JANUARY
2024 is wrapping up on a warm, but very wet note as a series of storm systems tracked across the Deep South and Lower Ohio Valley...
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Dec 29, 20242 min read
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TURNING WARM & WET WEEK OF CHRISTMAS
The official start to winter brought COLDER temperatures, but the cool down is brief. A pattern change as we approach Christmas will...
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Dec 21, 20241 min read
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VERY WET PATTERN THIS WEEK; SNOW UNLIKELY FOR CHRISTMAS
Rain is settling in for Saturday, but it's not the only chance in the short-term forecast. Southern Illinois is entering into a five day...
hausenweather
Dec 14, 20242 min read
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