Champaign, IL – Spring storms will roll into east-central Illinois starting Friday, bringing gusty winds and a near 90% chance of thunderstorms to Champaign through Easter Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, conditions will worsen late Friday, with winds from the south gusting as high as 24 mph and rain chances peaking Friday night. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to continue throughout the weekend, with new rainfall amounts ranging from a quarter to half an inch possible each day. Winds will shift northwest Saturday before turning northeast Sunday, maintaining breezy conditions across the region.
Travelers along Interstate 74, especially near Champaign and Urbana, should prepare for slick roads, poor visibility, and potential delays from Friday evening through Sunday afternoon. Those planning Easter activities outdoors should have a backup plan as wet conditions may persist into Sunday night.
Friday will start partly sunny with highs near 80°F before deteriorating rapidly in the evening. Saturday’s high will fall to 62°F with persistent rain, followed by a mild Sunday with a high near 64°F and more scattered showers.
Extended Five-Day Outlook for Champaign, IL:
- Friday: Partly sunny early, then thunderstorms after sunset. High: 80°F
- Saturday: Showers likely. Breezy, high near 62°F
- Sunday (Easter): Rain continues, high of 64°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high around 63°F
- Tuesday: Slight chance of showers, high near 71°F
