Springfield, IL – Residents across central Illinois are bracing for a hot, dry start to the week, with afternoon highs reaching around 90 degrees through Thursday, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
Forecasters said Sunday that unseasonably warm air will linger across the region, keeping conditions dry until late in the week. A slow-moving cold front could bring scattered showers and storms beginning Thursday night and continuing into the weekend. However, NWS cautioned the incoming system will not provide enough rainfall to ease the ongoing drought conditions affecting much of the state.
Monday through Wednesday are expected to remain mostly sunny, with highs ranging from the upper 80s to low 90s and overnight lows in the 60s. Rain chances increase to 30–40 percent by Thursday and Friday, with slightly cooler temperatures in the mid-to-upper 80s.
“While some areas may see rain, it’s unlikely to be a drought-buster,” forecasters said in their Sunday afternoon outlook.
The extended forecast suggests that dry and warm conditions could return after the weekend, leaving farmers, gardeners, and residents waiting for more substantial relief.
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