Champaign, Illinois – Wind gusts topping 25 mph could disrupt Thursday afternoon plans across east-central Illinois, with light showers possibly complicating travel on I-74 near Champaign.
According to the National Weather Service, Thursday will bring northeast winds from 10 to 15 mph, gusting as high as 25 mph, with a 20% chance of isolated showers after 1 p.m. Drivers should use extra caution on rural routes and open stretches of interstate where high-profile vehicles could be impacted.
The windy pattern continues into Thursday night with lows near 43°F, but conditions dry out by Friday. Sunny skies return, though temperatures dip to around 70°F with gusts up to 17 mph. The weekend marks a warmer, calmer stretch — highs climb to 75°F Saturday and 78°F by Sunday, with mostly clear skies through both nights.
Looking ahead, Monday brings a renewed risk for spring storms. The National Weather Service calls for a 30% chance of thunderstorms, primarily in the afternoon and evening hours. Winds will stay steady from the northeast at 6 to 8 mph. Residents should charge devices and monitor alerts for potential Monday storm watches.
🗓️ Extended 5-Day Forecast for Champaign, IL:
- Thursday: Partly sunny, breezy with isolated showers; high 69°F
- Friday: Sunny and cooler; high 70°F
- Saturday: Mostly sunny; high 75°F
- Sunday: Sunny, warmer; high 78°F
- Monday: 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms; high 79°F
