Champaign, Illinois – Thunderstorm chances return to Champaign tonight, with drivers urged to watch for wet roads and brief downpours into the late evening as isolated storms cross central Illinois. According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, pockets of rain and scattered thunderstorms may redevelop by Tuesday afternoon, mainly for communities east of I-55—including Champaign and Urbana—before the pattern shifts toward drier, hotter weather midweek.
Afternoon highs will climb from the mid-80s Tuesday to near 90 degrees by Friday, with humidity levels making it feel even warmer. Expect lows in the upper 60s to low 70s each night. Outdoor plans could be briefly interrupted by passing showers, especially Tuesday, but sunshine will dominate Wednesday through Friday as rain chances drop below 10 percent. Residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware, limit outdoor activities during the hottest parts of the afternoon, and hydrate regularly.
The warming, humid trend is expected to persist into the weekend, with more advisories possible if thunderstorms redevelop. Stay tuned for further updates from local emergency agencies as the week continues.
Five Day Forecast for Champaign, Illinois:
- Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms, lows 62-65°F
- Tuesday: Afternoon storm chances, highs 80-84°F, lows 64-68°F
- Wednesday: Partly cloudy, highs 84-88°F, lows 65-69°F
- Thursday: Mostly sunny, highs 86-89°F, lows 67-71°F
- Friday: Mostly sunny, highs 87-90°F
