NIU Meteorology confirmed!

Posted by timmer on March 12, 2026, 20:22:27, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

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National news reporters seem to struggle with how to pronounce Kankakee

Posted by Stu on March 11, 2026, 9:38:11, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Seeing reports that hail was up to 6” in diameter*

Posted by timmer on March 11, 2026, 7:45:04, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html (for rent)

great so the no ill storms are winding down but cu might now get some nasty stuff

Posted by lcubed on March 10, 2026, 21:56:52, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

In the middle of the night?? Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html

That same storm just produced a Tornado Emergency in IN.*

Posted by SurfTheBoneyard on March 10, 2026, 20:38:12, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html Sky Marshal of the Luftwaffle “Surf is just a national treasure.” — Jackie

Relatives in Bourbonnais report hail punching through a neighbor’s roof*

Posted by biclops on March 10, 2026, 19:39:39, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html Don't take offense, better make amends Rip it all to shreds and let it go

Looks like you guys got this covered

Posted by timmer on March 10, 2026, 18:46:12, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

https://weather.us/radar-us/kankakee/velocity/KILX.html#play-0-35-7 Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html (for rent)

Wtf, I just got bailed by a monsoon hailstorm 1-2 punch*

Posted by reggiedunlop on March 10, 2026, 18:34:38, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html

Tornado on the ground in Kankakee. *

Posted by VIV on March 10, 2026, 18:27:45, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html "the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

storm prediction center has upgraded the peoria/joliet/blormal area to a "moderate"

Posted by VIV on March 10, 2026, 11:59:09, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

level 4 risk with a 15%+ tornado risk "A focused corridor along and just south of the front will have the best potential for multiple strong to intense tornadoes (EF2-3+). Accordingly, greater tornado probabilities (15%) and a categorical Moderate Risk have been included across parts of northern/central IL into northwest IN with this update." https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day1otlk.html Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html "the alchemy of the tartar sauce and cheese with the fish combined with the buttery steamed bun is so good." - Sounder re: a Filet O Fish

Seems like C-U will avoid the bad stuff

Posted by illini21 on March 10, 2026, 9:44:32, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Good luck to the Peoria/Bloomington deucers Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html

lazy timmer. morning update

Posted by VIV on March 10, 2026, 9:16:37, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Yeah, even local first responder social media are talking about this, not just weather types

Posted by Dilbert on March 9, 2026, 9:01:44, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Seems like it could be quite nasty. Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html

Guy who loves delivering bad weather news, especially after a long winter ^^^^^^^^*

Posted by Warrin'_Illini on March 9, 2026, 8:42:54, in reply to "Looking like an ugly day for storms tomorrow, especially the northern half of IL"

Previous Message basically the space between I-72 and I-88 as the bullseye. https://www.spc.noaa.gov/products/outlook/day2otlk.html You cannot lose games in the NFL and still win.