Severe Storms Forecasted for Northern Illinois This Week

Another spring weather roller coaster ride is being forecasted for the end of March in Northern Illinois including, severe storms, hail, and crashing temperatures.

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The Downfall of Spring in Illinois

Full disclosure, spring is my least favorite season.

Spring in Northern Illinois often feels like Mother Nature is spinning a giant Wheel of Fortune labeled “70 degrees,” “snow,” “tornado sirens,” and “why is it hailing???”

Experiencing several days of rain and clouds does bad things to my mood, but the mud that results from all the spring showers is what I absolutely hate.

Do I enjoy sporadic 70-degree days in March when the grass begins to green and flower bulbs start to emerge? Of course!

It's amazing to feel the warmth of the sun on my face after months of being cooped up indoors. But, the temperature crash and showers that typically come after those days means another round of colds for my children and far too many muddy dog paw prints to handle.

Now, here comes the bad news. Better get ready now for the next round of mud and yard debris cleanup ahead.

Severe Weather Chances in Rockford

If you think seeing a post like this is bad...

the truth is, crashing temperatures aren't the only thing we need to be worried about in Northern Illinois this week.

If you looked at that graphic and thought that the Rockford area has a good chance of being storm free, please read this update from Mark Henderson's Weather Lab:

So, as we head into another round of spring’s greatest hits in Illinois, please keep your weather apps handy and make sure there are fresh batteries in all of your flashlights...just in case.