Joe Strus
First Alert Meteorologist
East Peoria, IL
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Joe Strus is the morning Meteorologist at 25 News.
Joe is from Dyer, Indiana, which is located in extreme northwest Indiana, about 25 minutes south of Chicago. He grew up with a fear of severe thunderstorms and tornadoes, but eventually developed a passion for weather forecasting. Joe attended Ball State University, where he completed a degree in Meteorology and Climatology in the Fall of 2018. While completing his degree, Joe earned real world broadcast meteorology experience, as an intern at WISH-TV in Indianapolis, and at WGN-TV in Chicago.
After graduation, Joe started his broadcast career as the weekend morning meteorologist at WANE 15 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Outside of forecasting the weather, Joe enjoys watching his favorite sports teams, the Chicago Blackhawks and the Chicago White Sox. In his free time, Joe is either out on the golf course or strumming his guitar to his favorite Bruce Springsteen tracks.
Updated: 13 hours ago
|By Joe Strus
Tracking daily rain chances for the week ahead.
Updated: Mar. 17, 2023 at 6:18 AM CDT
|By Joe Strus
Last weekend of the Winter season to feature very cold air.
Updated: Mar. 16, 2023 at 6:26 AM CDT
|By Joe Strus
Up to an inch of rainfall possible across the area.
Updated: Mar. 15, 2023 at 6:33 AM CDT
|By Joe Strus
March madness weather continues!
Updated: Mar. 14, 2023 at 5:33 AM CDT
|By Joe Strus
Up and down temperatures between now and the weekend.
Updated: Mar. 13, 2023 at 6:15 AM CDT
|By Joe Strus
From the 30s to the 50s, with rain chances later this week.
Updated: Mar. 10, 2023 at 6:17 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Minor snow accumulations possible Saturday evening.
Updated: Mar. 9, 2023 at 6:16 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Minor snow accumulations possible for some locations.
Updated: Mar. 6, 2023 at 6:12 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking late week rain chances.
Updated: Mar. 4, 2023 at 5:28 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking the chance for a few passing showers Saturday afternoon.
Updated: Mar. 3, 2023 at 6:27 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Gusts up to 50 mph south and east of the Illinois River.
Updated: Mar. 2, 2023 at 8:16 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Snow, rain, and gusty winds will bring hazardous travel to central Illinois.
Updated: Mar. 1, 2023 at 6:17 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
The mix of rain & snow, along with gusty winds may make for hazardous travel Friday.
Updated: Feb. 28, 2023 at 6:23 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Chance for an isolated shower north of I-74 tonight.
Updated: Feb. 24, 2023 at 4:52 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
4th consecutive weekend with 50° or warmer temperatures!
Updated: Feb. 23, 2023 at 5:56 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Next best chance for rain will be early next week.
Updated: Feb. 22, 2023 at 5:57 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking the potential for an isolated damaging wind gusts this afternoon.
Updated: Feb. 21, 2023 at 6:20 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
1-2" of rain possible through Wednesday evening.
Updated: Feb. 20, 2023 at 6:23 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
1-2" of rain possible on Wednesday.
Updated: Feb. 17, 2023 at 6:27 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Cold Friday, then temperatures climb to warmer values for the weekend!
Updated: Feb. 16, 2023 at 6:20 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Drier and warmer weather returns for the weekend!
Updated: Feb. 14, 2023 at 6:17 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Additional chances for rain and snow exist later this week.
Updated: Feb. 13, 2023 at 6:28 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Unsettled weather returns with rain and snow chances this week.
Updated: Feb. 10, 2023 at 6:17 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Temperatures climb to the low 50s by early next week!
Updated: Feb. 9, 2023 at 6:17 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Need the umbrella early, then you'll have to hold onto your hats!
Updated: Feb. 8, 2023 at 6:24 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
1-1.5" of rain overnight, followed by 50-60 mph gusts Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 7, 2023 at 5:50 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
As much as 1-1.5" of rain will be possible through the middle of the day on Thursday.
Updated: Feb. 6, 2023 at 6:05 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking multiple chances for rain in the upcoming forecast.
Updated: Feb. 2, 2023 at 6:27 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Back to the 40s for the weekend!
Updated: Feb. 1, 2023 at 6:20 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Quiet weather pattern continues!
Updated: Jan. 31, 2023 at 6:03 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
January ends cold and sunny across central Illinois.
Updated: Jan. 30, 2023 at 6:35 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Lots of sunshine on tap this week!
Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 6:28 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Nuisance wintry precipitation may cause slick travel.
Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 6:23 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Peoria is now running above average for January snowfall.
Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 6:27 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Unsettled pattern to bring more snow chances through the upcoming weekend.
Updated: Jan. 24, 2023 at 6:26 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Unsettled winter weather pattern to bring additional snow chances into the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 5:45 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Quiet to open the work week, but active wintry weather is set to return Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 20, 2023 at 6:28 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Minor snow accumulations look likely Sunday morning.
Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 6:08 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Colder air arrives for the weekend.
Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 6:44 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking widespread rain for the second half of Wednesday and into Thursday.
Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 6:26 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Dry today, but more rain is on the way for Wednesday.
Updated: Jan. 12, 2023 at 5:49 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking mild temperatures and wet weather for MLK Day.
Updated: Jan. 11, 2023 at 6:26 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
A brief mix of rain and snow will be possible Thursday morning.
Updated: Jan. 10, 2023 at 5:58 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Above average temperatures for the majority of the 10-Day Forecast.
Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 6:34 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking a warmup into the 40s under sunny skies for next week!
Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:26 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
A dusting of snow possible, mainly to the north of I-74.
Updated: Jan. 4, 2023 at 6:34 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking highs in the 30s for the remainder of the work week.
Updated: Jan. 3, 2023 at 6:21 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Gradual clearing and southerly winds will warm highs into the low 60s.
Updated: Jan. 2, 2023 at 6:38 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking rain for Monday night and near record temperatures Tuesday.
Updated: Dec. 30, 2022 at 6:07 AM CST
|By Joe Strus
Tracking 50s with likely rain into the first week of 2023.
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