Springfield, Ill. – Central Illinois families planning outdoor Father’s Day celebrations may need a backup plan, as showers and thunderstorms are expected each day through Monday.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, storm chances increase Thursday night and remain elevated through the weekend, with the highest likelihood of rain Friday into Saturday. Temperatures will stay seasonally warm, peaking between 80 and 85 degrees each day.
Heavy rain and lightning are possible across areas including Bloomington, Decatur, and Champaign, with storm chances ranging from 40% to 80%. The greatest impacts are expected on Friday, where localized flooding and brief travel delays could occur during afternoon and evening hours.
Families attending outdoor events should monitor forecasts closely and have a safe shelter option. Those planning barbecues or park outings Sunday should consider morning activities before potential storms roll in late afternoon.
While no severe weather is currently expected, forecasters caution that any thunderstorm could become strong. This pattern is typical for mid-June but may disrupt weekend plans.
Storm chances drop slightly by Monday, though scattered showers remain possible. Another update is expected Friday morning with the latest storm timing.
🔎 Five-Day Forecast (Central Illinois)
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, 80–85°F, 20% chance of evening storms
- Friday: Thunderstorms likely, 75–80°F, 60–80% chance
- Saturday: Scattered storms, 80–85°F, 40–60% chance
- Sunday (Father’s Day): Isolated PM storms, 80–85°F, 20–40% chance
- Monday: Partly sunny with storms possible, 80–85°F, 30–40% chance
