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City of Carmi Issues Winter Weather Advisory

Wednesday, December 21 by Blake Seely

Advisory: Winter Weather Advisory until 09:00PM Thursday* WHAT...For the Wind Chill Warning, dangerously cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 25 below zero. For the Winter Weather Advisory, snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. Winds gusting as high... Read More.

Illinois State Police Warns of Dangerous Roadways in Upcoming Winter Weather

Wednesday, December 21 by Blake Seely

Courtesy of the ISP: The Illinois State Police (ISP) is asking the motoring public to stay off the roadways for the next couple of days during the severe winter weather expected to begin tomorrow. If travel is absolutely necessary, allow enough time for travel and... Read More.

Winter Storm Watch in Southern Illinois Until 12/23/2022

Tuesday, December 20 by Blake Seely

A Winter Storm Watch has been instated until 6AM on Friday by the City of Carmi Police Department * For the Winter Storm Watch, heavy snow is possible with total snow accumulations of 2-4 inches. Winds could gust as high as 45 mph. For the... Read More.

Meteorologist Beau Dodson Prepares Tri State for Dangerous Winter Storm

Monday, December 19 by Jc Tinsley

Joining us from Weather Talk, Beau Dodson gets us prepared for what to expect with this potential 2022 Christmas weather storm. Flash Freezing, significant cold and wind gusts are all in the forecast. Learn more and stay up to date with Beau at

Open Line ON DEMAND – Amanda Winter for Wabash Christian Village

Wednesday, December 22 by Jc Tinsley

Amanda Winter, Director of Admissions at Wabash Christian Village, stops by the WROY/WRUL Studios to talk with Jc about the Heritage Apartments. The Heritage Apartments are just one part of a contiuum of care offered through Wabash Christian's Carmi campus. Tune in for details.

To Keep Electric and Natural Gas Costs Down, the ICC Urges Customers to Follow Winter Energy Savings Tips

Friday, February 19 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Springfield, IL- The Illinois Commerce Commission is continuing to monitor the power situation in Texas and other areas of the country experiencing extreme weather events and warns that increases in wholesale energy prices could have an impact on some Illinois electric and natural gas... Read More.

Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until 6:00 AM Tuesday

Monday, February 15 by WROY/WRUL Staff

A Winter Storm Warning remains in effect for the tri-state until 6:00 AM Tuesday, as a major winter storm will affect the area through tonight. Significant accumulations of heavy snow (6 to 12 inches), along with blowing and drifting snow, and bitter cold will make... Read More.

Winter Weather Advisory Issued from 3:00 PM Today – 6:00 AM Tuesday

Monday, February 8 by WROY/WRUL Staff

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 3:00PM Monday until 6:00AM Tuesday. ...Snow and Freezing Rain are expected this afternoon and tonight. A band of snow is expected to spread eastward along the I-64 corridor in southern Illinois and southwest Indiana... Read More.

State Public Safety Agencies to Monitor Winter Storm Needs Across the State

Friday, February 5 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Potential exists for frostbite, hypothermia as dangerous temperatures set in this weekend SPRINGFIELD, IL -- Governor JB Pritzker has directed state public safety agencies to work with state agencies and local jurisdictions to ensure the appropriate resources are available as artic cold temperatures... Read More.

Carbon Monoxide Safety is Key to Staying Safe and Warm this Winter

Thursday, January 28 by WROY/WRUL Staff

Illinois Fire Departments responded to nearly 11,000 carbon monoxide incidents in 2019 Springfield, Ill- Cold winter winds continue to bring a chill to the state meaning many Illinoisans will be turning up their thermostats to stay warm for the rest of the winter... Read More.