Champaign, IL – A chilly Friday gives way to a warmer, breezy weekend across Central Illinois, setting the stage for rain Sunday night. Residents can expect temperatures to climb above freezing Saturday, with highs near 50°F by Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, a sunny Friday will transition into clear skies Friday night with lows in the upper teens. Saturday brings breezy conditions, with winds gusting up to 23 mph and highs reaching the mid-40s. Saturday night remains clear, with lows near 36°F.
Sunday will see the peak of the weekend warm-up, with highs between 50°F and 55°F under mostly sunny skies. Rain is likely to begin after sunset, with an 80% chance of precipitation overnight. Up to a quarter-inch of rain is possible by Monday morning.
The workweek starts wet, with rain lingering into Monday morning and a high near 52°F. By Tuesday, cooler air moves in, dropping daytime highs to the low 40s. Overnight lows through midweek will hover between the teens and mid-20s.
Motorists are urged to exercise caution Sunday night, as wet conditions may impact visibility and road safety, especially along major highways like I-72 and I-57.
Stay updated on local weather changes and prepare for varying conditions as the week unfolds.
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