Effingham, IL – Southeast Illinois will see rain return late Thursday as the remnants of a hurricane push through the area. The National Weather Service warns that tropical storm remnants will bring the heaviest rainfall to regions south of I-70, starting Thursday night and continuing through the weekend. Local areas could receive more than an inch of rain, especially near Effingham and Olney.
According to the US National Weather Service, rain chances will rise on Thursday night and persist through Sunday. The heaviest rain is expected south of I-72, with light showers potentially lingering into the weekend. Residents are urged to monitor local forecasts and prepare for possible flooding, particularly in low-lying areas.
As rain moves through, drivers should anticipate wet conditions and reduced visibility on roads, particularly along major highways like I-70 and I-57. By Sunday, rain will gradually taper off, with temperatures hovering around the low 80s throughout the weekend.
Expect pleasant but smoky conditions today and tomorrow before clouds roll in Thursday night, marking the start of the rainy period.
