Champaign, Illinois – Storms will likely roll into central Illinois after lunchtime Friday, July 18, bringing summer heat, heavy rain, and possible lightning through Saturday night. Commuters and travelers near I-74 and I-57 should stay alert Friday afternoon, with wet roads and visibility concerns possible during peak travel hours.
According to the National Weather Service, Champaign has a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms beginning after 1 p.m. Friday. The high will reach near 89°F under partly sunny skies, with winds from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. Rain and storms will continue into Friday night, with a 70 percent chance of precipitation and lows near 71°F.
Saturday will see widespread showers and possible thunderstorms before 1 p.m., followed by additional rounds between 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Temperatures will peak near 89°F again, and rainfall totals may exceed a quarter inch in some locations.
The weekend wraps up on a sunnier note. Sunday will bring mostly sunny skies and a high near 88°F, though another 50% chance of afternoon storms remains in the forecast.
🌤️ Five-Day Weather Outlook: Champaign, IL
- Friday, July 18: Showers & storms after 1 p.m.; high 89°F
- Saturday, July 19: Thunderstorms likely; high 89°F
- Sunday, July 20: 50% storm chance; high 88°F
- Monday, July 21: Storms likely; high 88°F
- Tuesday, July 22: Mostly sunny, hot; high 93°F
- Wednesday, July 23: Sunny and hotter; high 95°F
⚠️ Stay weather-aware, especially Friday and Saturday when storms may impact afternoon plans and road safety.
