Springfield, IL – Residents across central and southeast Illinois can expect an unsettled start to the week, with showers and thunderstorms continuing through Thursday before calmer, warmer weather arrives by the weekend.
According to the US National Weather Service in Lincoln, the greatest coverage of storms is forecast late Tuesday evening into the overnight hours, with rain chances between 60 and 90 percent. Scattered thunderstorms may linger Wednesday with a 30 to 60 percent chance, bringing highs in the mid-70s and lows dipping into the upper 50s.
By Thursday, conditions begin to improve, though some isolated storms remain possible, with rain chances between 20 and 30 percent. Highs will hold steady in the upper 70s.
The weekend outlook is much brighter. Friday and Saturday are expected to be mostly dry with abundant sunshine. Highs will range from the upper 70s Friday to the mid-80s by Saturday, slightly above normal for late September. Lows will remain comfortable in the low to mid-50s.
Travelers and commuters should remain alert to changing weather conditions through Thursday, particularly during the evening and overnight hours when storms are most likely.
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