Springfield, Illinois – Central Illinois residents should brace for another round of storms Monday, with the potential for localized damaging winds and heavy rainfall, especially across Decatur, Peoria, and Champaign.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, scattered thunderstorms will continue through Monday night with a 60% chance of rain. A few storms may turn severe, mainly in the afternoon and early evening. Tonight, scattered showers carry a 25% chance, with lows ranging from 69 to 73 degrees.
By Tuesday, skies begin to clear and conditions turn less humid, though temperatures will still hover in the mid-80s. Wednesday and Thursday will bring hotter, drier air, with highs climbing toward 90 degrees by Thursday afternoon. Rain chances during this period fall to just 10%.
Travelers and outdoor workers should monitor conditions, especially during Monday’s storms. Secure loose outdoor items and avoid driving through flooded roads. Residents without air conditioning should prepare for increasing heat later in the week.
While Tuesday through Friday remain mostly dry, NWS notes a return of 30–40% storm chances heading into the Fourth of July weekend.
🗓️ Five-Day Forecast Snapshot:
- Tonight: 25% chance of scattered storms, lows 69–73°F
- Monday: 60% chance of thunderstorms, highs 85–88°F
- Tuesday: Partly cloudy, less humid, highs 83–87°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, highs 84–88°F
- Thursday: Hotter, 10% rain chance, highs 86–90°F
