Champaign, IL – Rain and gusty winds will move through the Champaign area on Thursday, bringing potential travel disruptions before a cooler weekend. Residents should prepare for changing conditions, with winds gusting as high as 29 mph by the afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will start mostly sunny before clouds increase, bringing breezy west winds at 10 to 15 mph. A high of 52°F is expected, with wind gusts intensifying later in the day. By Thursday night, skies will clear as temperatures drop to a low of 30°F, but winds could still reach 22 mph.
Friday will be mostly sunny with a high of 62°F, but another breezy day is ahead with southwest winds increasing to 25 mph. Overnight, temperatures will fall to 30°F under clear skies.
Heading into the weekend, Saturday will be sunny but much cooler, with a high near 40°F and lows dipping to 21°F at night. Sunday will bring slightly warmer conditions, with a high of 40°F and partly cloudy skies.
Looking ahead, Monday brings a chance of rain and a high of 48°F, followed by likely rainfall on Tuesday with highs near 55°F. Drivers on I-74 should remain cautious of changing conditions, especially with gusty winds impacting visibility and travel on Thursday.
