Based on the prospect of quieter weather conditions for the next several days, we are standing down from a heightened state of preparedness and returning the organization to status GREEN – Normal Operations, effective at 06:00.

Take time now to prepare for storms. Learn how here.

Also, learn now how to report outages and check outages online.

Call 1.800.755.5000 to report gas odor or downed wires.

Although wet weather will persist, the threat for server storms is minimal.  Based on this forecast and the prospect of quieter weather conditions,  we are standing down from a heightened state of preparedness and returning the organization to status GREEN – Normal Operations, effective at 07:00 this morning. 

Take time now to prepare for storms. Learn how here.

Also, learn now how to report outages and check outages online.

Call 1.800.755.5000 to report gas odor or downed wires.

Weather Update:

The current outlook for thunderstorms across Illinois calls for scattered thunderstorms to develop along a front draped from near Dubuque to Kankakee. This will be the primary focus for development, but there is already one multi-cell thunderstorm on-going in southern IL. All but that northeast section will be at risk of strong to severe storms. This activity will have the potential to become organized into multi-storm clusters in the evening. The main threat will likely be large hail and damaging winds up to 55-60mph. As the storms become more organized the threat for damaging wind will increase. The time frame for the highest chance for severe weather will be 7pm to 1am. The thunderstorm that is already up and running will continue east-southeast and may increase in intensity as it does.

Operations at YELLOW Alert: 

Based on this weather forecast guidance, the Ameren Illinois operations remain at YELLOW weather alert for the organization  (The Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center declared the yellow alert effective at 13:30 05/03/2012). meren Illinois operations are ready to respond as needed to any storm outages. 

Storm Safety:

Remember to be safe. Stay away from downed power lines.  Report immediately to Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000.

Weather Update:

A storm front with vigorous activity is currently moving across the northern portion of Ameren Illinois' service area and is expected to weaken near sunrise.  However, additional severe storms are expected to develop across the region (the northern portion around I-80 is at particular risk), later morning, through the afternoon and into the evening.

Operations at YELLOW Alert: 

Based on this weather forecast guidance, the Ameren Illinois operations remain at YELLOW weather alert for the organization  (The Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center declared the yellow alert effective at 13:30 05/03/2012).  Ameren Illinois operations are ready to respond as needed to any storm outages. 

Storm Safety:

Remember to be safe. Stay away from downed power lines.  Report immediately to Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000.

Weather Update:

We are under the threat for severe storms to move across the state from the northwest to the northeast and then to the south throughout the remainder of the afternoon, evening, and overnight hours.  The greatest risk for strong-to-severe storm development is for the northern portion of Ameren Illinois service territory.

Storms are expected to develop in the northwest part of the state after 3pm with storms continuing through the northeast part of the state through early this evening. This activity will be scattered to isolated in nature with thunderstorms mostly remaining north of I-80. Additional thunderstorms will be possible late this evening with chances affecting locations north of I-72. Storms this afternoon and this evening will have the potential of producing wind gusts to 55mph, large hail and frequent lightning. The threat for severe weather will diminish after 2-3 am as storms move into central portions of Illinois, but strong storms could reach as far south as I-70 by late tonight.

Operations at YELLOW Alert: 

Based on this weather forecast guidance, the Ameren Illinois Emergency Operations Center is declaring a YELLOW  weather alert for the organization, effective at 13:30 today.  Ameren Illinois operations are ready to respond as needed to any storm outages. 

Storm Safety:

Remember to be safe. Stay away from downed power lines.  Report immediately to Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000.

Although wet weather will persist, the threat for server storms is minimal.  Based on this forecast and the prospect of quieter weather conditions,  we are standing down from a heightened state of preparedness and returning the organization to status GREEN – Normal Operations, effective at 07:00 this morning. 

Take time now to prepare for storms. Learn how here.

Also, learn now how to report outages and check outages online.

Call 1.800.755.5000 to report gas odor or downed wires.

Weather Update:

The atmosphere is going to remain unstable through the day today, with a threat for some strong-to-severe storm development later today in areas of the state south of I-70. 

The rain and embedded thunderstorms seen across central Illinois this morning will be ongoing through early afternoon, but will not produce any strong activity. With some surface heating this afternoon, additional scattered showers and thunderstorms may develop across Illinois. Best chances for storms will be along and south of I-70 after 4pm.

While no widespread areas of severe weather are expected, a few storms could be severe and contain large hail and damaging wind gusts to 60 mph. The limiting factor may be the extent of surface heating that takes place today, as clouds could impede warming. We are most confident in thunderstorm development south of I-64. The threat for any strong to severe thunderstorms will end by midnight-1AM.

Based on this weather forecast guidance, the Ameren Illinois continues at YELLOW  weather alert status through today, tonight, and into tomorrow morning.

YELLOW  Weather Alert:

Emergency Operations Center is continuing a YELLOW  weather alert for the organization.  Ameren Illinois operations are ready to respond as needed to any storm outages.  

Storm Safety:

Remember to be safe. Stay away from downed power lines.  Report immediately to Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000.

Weather Update:

A threat for severe storms continue today for Illinois. this afternoon, evening and into tomorrow.  Based on this weather forecast guidance, the Ameren Illinois is at  YELLOW  weather alert.

YELLOW  Weather Alert:

Emergency Operations Center is declaring a YELLOW  weather alert for the organization, effective at 07:15 today.  Ameren Illinois operations are ready to respond as needed to any storm outages.  

EOC Activated Last Night:

Activation facilitated at 19:15, April 28, the procurement of some 38 contractor line resources and 4 field checkers to assist in the response for storm related outages near and around the East St. Louis area. These personnel also provided assistance to complete outages related work in Southern Illinois.

Storm Safety:

Remember to be safe. Stay away from downed power lines.  Report immediately to Ameren Illinois at 1.800.755.5000.