Champaign, IL – Residents can expect a dramatic swing in weather this week, with summer heat arriving Tuesday before strong thunderstorms bring potentially heavy rain to the region by the middle of the week.
A brief period of calm, warm weather will settle over the area Tuesday, offering a mostly sunny sky. According to the National Weather Service, temperatures are expected to climb to a high near 89 degrees, marking one of the hottest days of the week. Drivers and outdoor workers should prepare for the heat and stay hydrated. The pleasant conditions will be short-lived, as a significant weather shift is anticipated by Wednesday.
The chance for showers returns Wednesday before 1 p.m., with thunderstorms becoming likely between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. The storm system is expected to bring between a quarter and half an inch of new rainfall, impacting afternoon travel and outdoor activities. Residents should secure loose objects and have a way to receive weather alerts throughout the day.
Conditions are set to improve dramatically for Juneteenth, with Thursday looking sunny with a comfortable high near 83 degrees. The clear skies are expected to hold through the weekend, though temperatures will rise steadily. Friday will be sunny with a high near 87, leading into a hot weekend with a high of 92 degrees predicted for Saturday.
Your five-day weather outlook:
- Monday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms; mostly cloudy with a high near 84.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 89.
- Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 p.m.; high near 84.
- Juneteenth (Thursday): Sunny and pleasant, with a high near 83.
- Friday: Sunny with a high near 87, leading into a hot weekend.
