Weather

Sirens sounded in parts of McLean County on Wednesday afternoon as another spring storm system crashed through the area. At least one person was reported injured.

A tornado watch is in effect for McLean County until 3 a.m. Saturday, as a powerhouse spring storm system nears Bloomington-Normal. McLean County is at a Level 4 (out of 5) risk of severe weather, according to the National Weather Service.

Among the agencies targeted for staff reductions by the Trump Administration are the National Weather Service and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford says the cuts will have wide-ranging detrimental effects.

Some Bloomington-Normal residents enjoyed their snow day — or e-learning day — by sledding at Jersey Hill in Bloomington. WGLT’s Emily Bollinger asked the sledders what brought them to the hill.

Here is a list of weather-related cancellations and schedule changes for Wednesday. You can send us more McLean County cancellations at news@wglt.org.

When it feels like 20 below zero outside people are advised to stay inside, yet advocates who help the unhoused are braving the cold in Bloomington-Normal to help the roughly 130 people they estimate have no place inside to call home.

Here is a list of weather-related cancellations and schedule changes for Tuesday. You can send us more McLean County cancellations at news@wglt.org.

With predicted snow comes some relief from the cold. Highs are expected around 30 throughout the weekend.

State climatologist Trent Ford warns wet roads and dropping temperatures are a dangerous combination for drivers. Wind chills are expected to drop below zero this week.

The National Weather Service [NWS] in Lincoln says rain is expected during the day Wednesday and it could mix with snow. The rain-snow mix may return after 9 p.m. but little or no snow accumulation is expected.