Springfield, Ill. – A cool front moving into Central Illinois today will bring scattered afternoon and evening storms, some producing locally heavy rain and gusty winds. The National Weather Service warns that storms could disrupt evening commutes, particularly along and south of I-70.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, rain chances reach 50% today, with highs between 83 and 90 degrees. Wednesday will be drier and slightly cooler, though isolated storms may still form south of I-70. Temperatures will range from the low 80s north to upper 80s south.
Thursday remains mostly dry before heat and humidity surge Friday and Saturday. Afternoon heat indices could climb to 95–100 degrees Friday and push 100–105 degrees Saturday, raising heat safety concerns for outdoor activities and events. Residents are urged to limit strenuous activity during peak afternoon heat and stay hydrated.
The weather service advises keeping an eye on local alerts, as more advisories may be issued if storm activity intensifies today or if dangerous heat expands this weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Springfield, IL
- Today: Scattered storms, heavy rain possible. High 83–90, Low 65–71
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, 30% storm chance south of I-70. High 81–88, Low 61–69
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, dry. High 82–86, Low 63–69
- Friday: Partly cloudy, heat index 95–100. High 88–90, Low 70–73
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, heat index 100–105. High 91–94
