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DECATUR, IL. (WAND) -Â Happy Monday! The work week kicks off with light, scattered showers early this morning. These will struggle to hit the ground and spread farther… Read moreEarly showers for some, mainly dry for most
With lake levels down and drought conditions worsening, our communities need rain. We are looking ahead into the extended forecast for a peak at our next rain chance. Read moreA Peak at Our Next Rain Chance
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - An upper level ridge remains in control today, meaning more sunshine for central Illinois today. Read moreSunday sunshine and warmer temperatures
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - It's that time of year in which insects are desperately trying to avoid the cold crisp morning by invading our homes. Unfortunately, you can't c… Read moreUnwanted Fall house guests
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) -Â A Dense Fog Advisory is in place for our westernmost counties of central Illinois through 9am. Patchy fog has developed across these areas where… Read moreA foggy start before afternoon sunshine
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Sunshine that started our Friday gave way to some clouds. Said clouds, unfortunately, will not cough up much more than a sprinkle or two. The re… Read moreFrom clouds to sun, and pumpkin-picking to leaf-peeping
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) -Â Happy Friday! A front is moving in today where a mass of dry air has dominated all week, and behind it, more dry air returns. Read moreA slim chance for showers today
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Thursday! We’ve been enjoying nice afternoons with sunshine and cooler temperatures for most of this week, but the lack of rain has become… Read moreUpdate on central Illinois drought conditions
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - It has been a rough year for precipitation. Unfortunately, it likely does not get much better for the rest of the year. WAND Weather does believ… Read moreNo drought relief just yet
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Wednesday! A fall-like pattern continues today behind this week’s cold front. After patchy fog clears this morning, we’ll enjoy sunshine an… Read moreFall-like midweek arrives
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The chill of fall is in! Well, at least for the time being. The source region for the air over the coming days this week will be from the Canadi… Read moreWarm to cold and back again
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A cool down is settling in across Central Illinois for a few days before we warm up again. Read moreCooler days and chilly nights ahead
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Tonight's full October moon is called the Harvest Moon. The term comes from traditional agricultural practices and the timing of the full moon t… Read moreFirst supermoon of 2025
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - October is off to a very warm start with Decatur temperatures running 10.6° above average. Read moreRain chances and turning much cooler
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - As Elevated Fire Weather concerns concerns continue across Central Illinois, some areas have already felt the impact of the dry conditions and gu… Read moreMacon county field fire
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Another beautiful forecast is in store for our start to the week, but another concern arises this afternoon: elevated fire weather. Read moreElevated fire weather concerns for Sunday
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Saturday! Dry conditions continue today, but our next weathermaker is on the horizon. Read moreWeekend wind and more sunshine
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - Happy Fri-YAY! We have made it to the weekend, and a pleasant forecast is in store. Read moreDry air dominates for the weekend
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Shower activity popped up in a couple spots just south of Fayette County earlier today. However, in typical drought fashion, those showers fizzl… Read moreSummer hanging on through the first week of October
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Temperatures across Central Illinois this summer were rather toasty and that trend is continuing into the fall. Read moreHot weather into early next week
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Sunset earlier this evening was at 6:37 p.m. Tomorrow, the sun will rise at 6:53 a.m. Over the course of the next 24 hours, we will lose 2 minut… Read moreThe clock is ticking for available daylight
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - October starts off much warmer and drier than average across Central Illinois, just like the month of September. Read moreFall heat wave continues with more dry weather
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - The calendar turns to yet another month on Wednesday. The bigger question, though, is whether the weather turns?  Read moreDoes the weather turn as we flip the calendar to October?
DECATUR, IL. (WAND) - We are closing out the month with continued above-normal temperatures and little to no rain in sight. Read moreAbove average temperatures & little rain on the horizon