Central Illinois – Scattered storms are forecasted today in central Illinois as a cold front moves through the area, bringing relief from the ongoing heat wave. This afternoon, heat indices are expected to reach 95-100 degrees, posing a risk for heat-related illnesses.
According to the US National Weather Service Central Illinois, scattered storms will be possible today into the evening. As the cold front passes, dry and cooler conditions are expected for the rest of the weekend. Temperatures are forecasted to drop significantly, with lows in the low to mid-50s by Monday morning.
Saturday will see high temperatures between 87-89 degrees, with scattered storms likely in the southeast regions. Sunday will bring a cooler shift, with highs ranging from 73-79 degrees and overnight lows dropping to 49-55 degrees. The cooler trend will continue into Monday, with highs around 75-80 degrees.
Tuesday’s forecast indicates another rise in temperatures, with highs between 85-90 degrees and a chance of storms in the northwest. Wednesday will be hot, reaching up to 93 degrees. The latter part of the week shows a possibility of rain, with Thursday and Friday seeing temperatures around 80-81 degrees and a 50% and 45% chance of rain, respectively.
