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Springfield, IL Weather: Storm Chances Rise Tuesday, Nov. 3
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is heading into an unusually warm start to November, with temperatures potentially reaching 75 degrees Tuesday, November 3, as a larger storm system brings increasin
By Jenna Hartley · 2026-10-31T19:57:37.198Z
Springfield, IL – Central Illinois is heading into an unusually warm start to November, with temperatures potentially reaching 75 degrees Tuesday, November 3, as a larger storm system brings increasing rain chances and possible thunderstorms through Wednesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, a series of weak weather disturbances will bring occasional light rain chances through the weekend before a more significant system moves across the region Monday night into Wednesday.
Saturday night, October 31, will feature a 20% chance of light rain, with overnight temperatures remaining relatively mild between 53 and 57 degrees.
Sunday, November 1, will bring a 40% chance of light rain, with afternoon highs ranging from 64 to 67 degrees. Overnight lows are expected between 50 and 55 degrees.
Temperatures will climb Monday, November 2, reaching approximately 68 to 72 degrees as breezy conditions develop. Rain chances remain near 20% during the day, although the approaching system could bring more widespread precipitation beginning Monday night.
Tuesday is expected to be the warmest and wettest day of the forecast period.
Afternoon temperatures could reach 72 to 75 degrees, while rain probabilities increase to 70%. Isolated thunderstorms are also possible, accompanied by breezy conditions.
The forecast affects communities throughout central Illinois, including Springfield, Lincoln, Bloomington, Decatur, Champaign and surrounding areas.
By Wednesday, November 4, rain chances decrease to approximately 50%, with highs ranging from 65 to 70 degrees.
Overnight temperatures are expected to fall into the middle 40s to around 50 degrees as cooler conditions gradually return.
The National Weather Service notes that temperatures will remain well above normal throughout much of the period.
Residents should monitor updated forecasts for changes in rainfall timing and thunderstorm potential, particularly Tuesday when precipitation chances are highest.