Central Illinois and Chicago will get some intermittent storms, strong winds and snow this week, with minor flooding possible in certain areas.

A spring storm is bringing various weather conditions across the U.S. Some regions are facing snow, possible tornadoes, and critical fire conditions, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).

Among the agencies targeted for staff reductions by the Trump Administration are the National Weather Service and its parent agency, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford says the cuts will have wide-ranging detrimental effects.

This week marks Severe Weather Preparedness Week in Illinois, coming alongside rainfall and thunderstorms as a season of stormy weather begins.

While it remained unclear Friday whether employees at the National Weather Service's Lincoln office were among hundreds of weather forecasters and scientists laid off this week, a Central Illinois congressman suggested the federal government cuts could endanger Americans' safety.

The National Weather Service has expanded the Winter Weather Advisory into northern Illinois to include Stephenson, Jo-Daviess, and Carroll counties. This advisory will be in place until 3PM.

Edwardsville and Glen Carbon residents are encouraged to get ready for tornadoes and other severe thunderstorms using these tips from a meteorology expert.

The National Weather Service is warning about strong winds and light snow in the Jacksonville area, with gusts up to 55 mph this afternoon.

A unique item is on display as part of the 100th anniversary of the Tri-State Tornado which hit the area on March 18, 1925.

Strong winds coupled with warm temperatures, low humidity, and dry vegetation have resulted in a very high risk of fire spread. Northwest winds could gust up to 50 mph Friday afte