Springfield, IL – Central Illinois residents should brace for a stretch of unseasonably hot weather this weekend, with highs climbing into the 90s and only a small chance for rain.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, most of the region will remain dry through Monday. Temperatures are expected to peak in the mid-90s on Sunday, with Saturday and Monday bringing highs between 90 and 95 degrees. Heat indices will remain close to the actual temperature due to modest humidity levels.
The only chance for relief comes Saturday night, when forecasters note a 20 to 30 percent chance of storms developing over eastern Illinois. Otherwise, residents across Sangamon, Champaign, Macon, and surrounding counties should expect sunny skies and hot afternoons.
Forecasters add that while the heat won’t be extreme compared to peak summer levels, it is unusual for mid-September. The hot stretch follows a dry pattern that has persisted much of the week.
Residents are urged to stay hydrated, limit strenuous outdoor activity during peak afternoon hours, and check on vulnerable neighbors and pets.
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