Weather Warnings for Illinois

Issued by the National Weather Service

Current watches, warnings, and advisories for Illinois
Alerts Updated: January 26, 2026, 8:45 pm  UTC


Extreme Cold Warning issued January 26 at 2:44PM CST until January 27 at 10:00AM CST by NWS Paducah KY

Summary: * WHAT...Dangerously cold wind chills as low as 15 below. * WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western Kentucky, and southeast Missouri. * WHEN...Until 10 AM CST /11 AM EST/ Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 15 below zero could result in hypothermia and frostbite if precautions are not taken.
Severity:  Severe    Effective:  January 26, 2026, 2:44 pm      Expires:  January 26, 2026, 10:45 pm
Area:  Jefferson; Wayne; Edwards; Wabash; Perry; Franklin; Hamilton; White; Jackson; Williamson; Saline; Gallatin; Union; Johnson; Pope; Hardin; Alexander; Pulaski; Massac; Gibson; Pike; Posey; Vanderburgh; Warrick; Spencer; Fulton; Hickman; Carlisle; Ballard; McCracken; Graves; Livingston; Marshall; Calloway; Crittenden; Lyon; Trigg; Caldwell; Union; Webster; Hopkins; Christian; Henderson; Daviess; McLean; Muhlenberg; Todd; Perry; Bollinger; Cape Girardeau; Wayne; Carter; Ripley; Butler; Stoddard; Scott; Mississippi; New Madrid


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 2:33PM CST until January 27 at 6:00AM CST by NWS St Louis MO

Summary: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 12 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The cold wind chills as low as 10 below zero could result in hypothermia or frostbite if precautions are not taken. Frostbite and hypothermia will occur if unprotected skin is exposed to these temperatures.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 26, 2026, 2:33 pm      Expires:  January 27, 2026, 5:45 am
Area:  Macoupin; Montgomery; Bond; Fayette; Clinton; Marion; Washington; Randolph; Madison; St. Clair; Monroe


Flood Advisory issued January 26 at 12:22PM CST by NWS Chicago IL

Summary: ...The Flood Advisory continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Kankakee River at Momence affecting Kankakee County. For the Kankakee River...including Momence...elevated river levels are forecast. * WHAT...Flooding caused by an ice jam continues. * WHERE...Kankakee River from IL/IN state line downstream to confluence with Iroquois River at Aroma Park, including the Momence gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...Localized flooding of wetlands, forest land, agricultural land, and roadways may occur along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 11:45 AM CST Monday the stage was 4.8 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to remain near flood stage while the ice jam is in place, with local water level fluctuations possible. - Flood stage is 5.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Severity:  Minor    Effective:  January 26, 2026, 12:22 pm      Expires:  January 26, 2026, 10:00 pm
Area:  Kankakee, IL


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 11:38AM CST until January 27 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

Summary: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 19 below expected. * WHERE...Christian, De Witt, Logan, Macon, McLean, Piatt, Sangamon, Shelby, and Moultrie Counties. * WHEN...From 6 PM this evening to 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 26, 2026, 11:38 am      Expires:  January 26, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  McLean; Logan; De Witt; Piatt; Sangamon; Christian; Macon; Moultrie; Shelby


Cold Weather Advisory issued January 26 at 11:38AM CST until January 27 at 6:00AM CST by NWS Lincoln IL

Summary: * WHAT...Very cold wind chills as low as 20 below expected. * WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Illinois. * WHEN...Until 6 AM CST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...The dangerously cold wind chills as low as 20 below zero could cause frostbite on exposed skin in as little as 30 minutes.
Severity:  Moderate    Effective:  January 26, 2026, 11:38 am      Expires:  January 26, 2026, 8:00 pm
Area:  Champaign; Vermilion; Douglas; Coles; Edgar; Cumberland; Clark; Effingham; Jasper; Crawford; Clay; Richland; Lawrence