Illinois winds are whipping across Champaign late this morning, rattling signs and pushing light debris down neighborhood streets. Skies are turning brighter, but the breeze remains the headline.
Travel may feel unsettled through midmorning.
A Wind Advisory remains in effect until 9 a.m. According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, west winds of 20 to 30 mph are gusting as high as 45 mph across central Illinois, including Champaign, Urbana, Decatur, and Peoria.
At University of Illinois Willard Airport, temperatures sit near 36 degrees with gusty west-southwest winds. Drivers on I-57 and I-74 should prepare for sudden crosswinds, especially near open farmland and overpasses. High-profile vehicles will feel the strongest push.
Secure loose outdoor items now.
Clouds gradually break toward midday with a high near 40 degrees. Winds ease slightly this afternoon but remain breezy. As temperatures fall into the mid-20s tonight, any damp pavement could refreeze. Late winter flash freezing often spikes accident reports after sunset.
Saturday brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 39. Saturday night drops to 22 under increasing clouds. Sunday turns mostly cloudy and blustery, with a high near 31 and gusts near 32 mph. A colder night follows, dipping to around 18.
Monday looks mostly sunny with a high near 32 before a midweek rebound. Temperatures climb into the 40s Tuesday and surge into the low 50s by Wednesday. The 6–10 day outlook favors above-normal readings and early spring warmth building across Illinois.
Five Day Outlook for Champaign-Urbana:
Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 39.
Sunday: Mostly cloudy and blustery, high 31.
Monday: Mostly sunny, high 32.
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 41.
Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 52.
