Illinois Weather - University of Illinois, Department of Atmospheric Sciences.  Click here first because this site contains useful information such as current Champaign conditions (including heat index), current weather maps, new radar images with national regional and local perspectives, and more. In conjunction with WILL-AM580, the campus-owned radio station, the page also contains current Champaign-Urbana forecasts made by the station.

The Interactive Weather Information Network - National Weather Service.  This site contains notices of active weather warnings for each state. Click on a state to see more detail. Your screen will update every 60 seconds with new information, and the site contains hourly weather reports, forecasts and more.

USA Weather - Intellicast.  Intellicast provides video of current national weather conditions, as well as other weather information. The format is both graphical and text-based, so users with slower connections might want to drop in here. You can select a local area forecast for Illinois, or check out Storm Center updates and an alerts page.

Midwest Climate Watch - Midwest Regional Climate Center.  Recent climate information can be found on this site including Drought Index Maps, Crop Moisture Maps and more. This site is maintained by the Midwest Regional Climate Center.

Weather Analysis Page - College of DuPage Meteorology/Nexlab Radar Pages.  The College of DuPage Single Site Radar Data page offers extensive national radar information. The site provides looping radar image sequences for stations in Illinois and other states.

The Weather Channel - The Weather Channel.  This site contains weather information for the entire United States. Current information for specific locations is also available. Just enter your zip code at the top of the page.

Frequently Asked Questions - Storm Prediction Center.  This FAQ can answer many questions you have about severe thunderstorms. Questions answered include: "What is a Severe Thunderstorm or Tornado Watch?", "Why are watches not issued for all severe storms?" and "What's the difference between a watch and a warning?"

Severe Thunderstorms - The Weather Channel.  What is the key to surviving severe weather? Storm Awareness. This site provides updates on severe thunderstorms on their Storm Watch page, and information on thunderstorm safety (lightning), thunderstorm climatology, and how thunderstorms form in their Storm Encyclopedia. There are also sections on thunderstorm watches and warnings and storm preparedness. Recovery information is also available.

Be Aware of Severe Weather In The Spring - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).  This article reminds us that spring is approaching fast (March 20th is the first day). With the possibility of severe weather ahead - including thunderstorms, lightning, and tornadoes - it pays to be aware. Also from FEMA: Are You Ready: Thunderstorms and Lightning?.

Fact Sheet: Thunderstorms and Lightning - Federal Emergency Management Agency.  This site lists information that will help you before, during, and after a thunderstorm. Would you think to have a nonelectric can opener on hand? Also check out What to do Before a Thunderstorm and What to do During a Thunderstorm.

NOAA Climate Prediction Center - Climate Prediction Center.  The mission of the Climate Prediction Center is to maintain a continuous watch on short-term climate fluctuations and to diagnose and predict them. Of particular interest if their U.S. Hazards Assessment.

Illinois Tornadoes - Illinois State Climatologist's Office.  The State Climatologist answers questions: "What is a Tornado?" and "How do tornadoes form?" There are also tornado facts, and a listing of the last 20 years of Illinois tornadoes.

Storm Prediction Center Home - Storm Prediction Center.  This site contains a wonderful Frequently Asked Questions page specifically on tornadoes is contained on this site, as are many other links such as the basics of tornadoes.

Tornado Safety Tips - Federal Emergency Management Agency.  If a tornado should approach your area, you have little time to make very important decisions. This site provides information to guide you in these decisions before, during, and after a tornado. Also see What to do Before a Tornado and some quick facts about tornados.

Tornado Safety: Be Prepared - The Weather Channel.  "One of the most alarming aspects of tornadoes is their randomness. Your best defense is to be alert and prepared. The time to begin is now...."

Tornado Season, Watches, and Warnings: Are you at risk? - The Weather Channel.  While the best defense against tornados is always to be prepared, certain areas are considered to be at a higher risk than others. This map shows the "Areas which are most at risk". There are also tornado myths listed and an article on what to do when a warning is issued.

The Tornado Project - The Tornado Project.  This site contains general and harder-to-find tornado information.

Spring Flood Center - Federal Emergency Management Agency.  Topics here include what to do before, during, and after a flood. There is also information on flood safety, flood insurance, disaster news, and how to protect your property from floods. Also worth reading are the California Winter Flood Safety And Preparedness Tips, as most apply to Illinois as well. There is also a list of flood terms.

Flood Smart - National Flood Insurance Program.  Topics include how to Prepare for floods, Participate in flood safety, and Protect yourself from floods. You can also determine your risk by entering your street address.

Hydrologic Information Center - National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.  A great resource for hydrologic information, including river conditions, hydrologic & meteorological outlooks, and archival/historic information. Of particular interest is the Current Hydrologic Conditions page.

Resources: Floods and droughts - USA Today.  There are many useful links to flood and water-related resources here, including real-time flood information, flood causes and forecasting, and information about the basics of water.

What to Do Before an Earthquake - Federal Emergency Management Agency.   Designed to help you identify potential hazards before they occur, this site helps you prepare for a potential earthquake.

Earthquake Hazards Program - U.S. Geological Survey.   This site contains a myriad of information, as well as maps with near-realtime earthquake information. You can zoom directly to the North America Region of the map.

Earthquake Preparedness Tips - Earthquake: Duck, Cover & Hold (pdf ~150k) - California Governor's Office of Emergency Services.    No matter where you are, you should know how to protect yourself and others during an earthquake. This PDF file will explain how.

Rays Awareness - The Weather Channel.  You may not consider the Midwest as an area prone to the dangers of sun overexposure, but it is. Check the UV Outlook Index before going outdoors, to see if sunblock is needed. Pay special attention to children and infants.

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