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Central Illinois Nov. 1–4: Rain Chances Climb to 90%
Lincoln, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a mild Halloween weekend followed by increasing rain chances next week, with precipitation probabilities climbing as high as 90% Tuesday, November 3
By Cameron Hayes · 2026-10-30T19:34:57.423Z
Lincoln, IL – Central Illinois residents can expect a mild Halloween weekend followed by increasing rain chances next week, with precipitation probabilities climbing as high as 90% Tuesday, November 3, according to the latest regional forecast.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, temperatures will remain above normal through the weekend and into early November, with afternoon highs generally in the middle 60s to lower 70s and overnight lows mainly in the 50s.
Halloween Weekend: Mild Temperatures and Scattered Showers
Saturday, October 31, will bring highs between 68 and 72 degrees, with isolated showers possible, particularly north of Interstate 74.
Rain chances Saturday range from 20% to 30%, increasing to 20%–40% Saturday night as scattered showers become more likely south of Interstate 72.
Sunday, November 1, will remain mild, with highs between 64 and 68 degrees. Shower chances increase to 30%–70%, mainly south of Interstate 72.
Sunday night brings a lower 20% chance of isolated sprinkles, with temperatures falling between 50 and 54 degrees.
Rain Chances Increase Early Next Week
Monday, November 2, will feature highs between 66 and 70 degrees, with rain chances ranging from 30% to 70%, primarily north of Interstate 70.
By Tuesday, November 3, precipitation probabilities increase to 60%–90% as a wetter weather pattern develops across the region.
Tuesday could also be the warmest day of the forecast period, with highs reaching 70 to 73 degrees.
Additional showers remain possible Wednesday, November 4, with rain chances between 40% and 60% and highs from 66 to 69 degrees.
The National Weather Service says the developing pattern could bring much needed rainfall to central Illinois.
Residents in Springfield, Bloomington, Champaign, Decatur and surrounding communities should monitor updated forecasts as rain chances increase.