Champaign, Illinois – Illinois sunshine will turn increasingly intense, with Champaign jumping 13 degrees from today’s high to 96 by Tuesday. The heat holds Wednesday before temperatures finally ease later in the week.
According to the National Weather Service, Champaign reaches 83 degrees today under partly sunny skies. Conditions at University of Illinois Willard Airport were fair and 72 degrees at 8:53 a.m.
Sunday starts the warming trend in earnest. Mostly sunny skies push temperatures to 89 degrees. South-southwest winds reach 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Outdoor plans remain dry, but the breeze could move unsecured lightweight items. Drivers on I-57, I-72 and I-74 should encounter generally favorable weather through the weekend.
Monday brings the first 90-degree reading, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 93. Southwest winds could gust to 17 mph.
Then the summer heat peaks.
Tuesday reaches 96 degrees under sunny skies. Wednesday repeats that 96-degree high, producing two consecutive days of intense late-August heat.
Plan around the hottest afternoon hours. Carry water during outdoor activities and check on people without reliable air conditioning. Never leave children or pets inside parked vehicles.
The supplied NWS data shows no thunderstorms through Wednesday. No specific tornado, hail, flooding or severe-weather threat is indicated for Champaign during that period.
There is also no snow, ice or near-freezing concern. Nighttime temperatures actually rise from 66 tonight to 76 Tuesday night.
Thursday offers the first modest break. Temperatures retreat to 93 degrees, with a shower chance developing Thursday night. Friday falls further to about 91.
The immediate story is the rapid temperature climb. Residents get relatively comfortable weather today before 90-degree heat arrives Monday and intensifies Tuesday.
Keep hydration plans ready as the hotter stretch approaches. How warm is it getting in your Champaign neighborhood today?
Five-Day Weather Outlook for Champaign, Illinois
- Today: Partly sunny, high near 83°F. South wind 6-8 mph.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 89°F. Gusts up to 21 mph.
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high near 93°F. Gusts up to 17 mph.
- Tuesday: Sunny and hot, high near 96°F. Low near 76°F.
- Wednesday: Sunny and hot, high near 96°F. Low near 75°F.
