National Weather Service Lincoln

The National Weather Service in Lincoln opened its doors to the public on Saturday for the first time in 19 years, and wants to be more accessible in the future.

A severe storm system that damaged buildings, downed trees and left thousands without power in Bloomington-Normal on Thursday largely spared the Tri-County region.

Another round of severe spring storms is expected to sweep through the Greater Peoria area Wednesday.

A line of severe storms is expected to reach Central Illinois heading into the weekend.

The National Weather Service in Lincoln has issued a cold weather advisory from 9 p.m. Monday until noon Tuesday for Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford and most surrounding counties.

A pair of winter storms expected this week could bring Central Illinois its biggest snowfall of the season so far.

The first major snowstorm of the winter is heading to Peoria this weekend. But exactly how much accumulation to anticipate remains unclear.

Weather experts say Central Illinois is sweltering as a “heat dome” passes through the area, with temperatures peaking on Tuesday.

The National Weather Service issued a tornado watch and a flash flood warning for much of Central Illinois Saturday night into early Sunday morning.

Another winter snowfall is expected to hit the Peoria area overnight. Two to five inches of snow are in the forecast.