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Springfield, IL Weather Alert: Storm Risk Wednesday, Freeze Follows Nov 12
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents could experience a significant weather shift beginning Veterans Day, as temperatures approaching 70 degrees Wednesday give way to rain, a limited thunderst
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-10T22:07:37.271Z
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents could experience a significant weather shift beginning Veterans Day, as temperatures approaching 70 degrees Wednesday give way to rain, a limited thunderstorm threat and colder conditions that could bring overnight temperatures below freezing later this week.
According to the National Weather Service in Central Illinois, the region's recent stretch of clear skies and above normal temperatures will end Wednesday, November 11, as clouds and light rain spread across the area.
Wednesday's highs are forecast to range from 57 to 69 degrees, making it the warmest day of the upcoming four day outlook.
However, forecasters indicate a marginal risk of thunderstorms east of Interstate 57, where residents could encounter isolated storms as the weather system moves through.
The rain will be followed by a noticeable temperature drop Thursday, November 12, when afternoon highs are expected to reach only 46 to 52 degrees under cloudy skies.
By Friday, November 13, temperatures will fall further, with daytime highs ranging from 43 to 46 degrees and partly cloudy conditions expected.
Saturday, November 14, should bring mostly sunny skies, although temperatures will remain below Wednesday's levels, with highs between 45 and 48 degrees.
The National Weather Service also warns that overnight temperatures could occasionally dip below the freezing mark of 32 degrees following Wednesday's rain, with colder conditions lingering through the remainder of the forecast period.
Residents across Springfield, Peoria, Bloomington and surrounding central Illinois communities should prepare for changing conditions, particularly those attending outdoor Veterans Day activities or traveling Wednesday.
Gardeners and residents with temperature sensitive outdoor plants should also monitor nighttime forecasts as freezing temperatures become possible.
For updated forecasts and potential weather advisories, visit weather.gov/ilx .