Lincoln, Ill. – Central Illinois is getting an early taste of fall this week, with crisp mornings and comfortable afternoons expected through Friday. Lows will dip into the upper 40s and low 50s most nights, keeping mornings cool, while daytime highs stay in the 70s to near 80.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, humidity levels will remain low and rainfall chances minimal, with the exception of a slight uptick Thursday when spotty showers could develop. Sunshine dominates Tuesday and Wednesday, making for ideal conditions for outdoor activities and late-summer farming.
Cities from Springfield to Bloomington-Normal can expect clear skies Tuesday, with highs in the mid-70s. By Wednesday, Champaign and Decatur will climb closer to 80 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Thursday brings the only notable chance of rain, at about 20 percent, but coverage will be limited and short-lived.
Drivers should be prepared for patchy morning fog in rural areas as temperatures drop into the 40s overnight. Residents are encouraged to keep light jackets handy for early commutes or school mornings.
This stretch of weather holds through Friday, with conditions staying seasonable and dry before warmer, more humid air returns over the weekend.
Five Day Forecast for Central Illinois
- Tuesday: Sunny, highs 72–76, lows 47–53
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, highs 75–80, lows 54–59
- Thursday: Partly cloudy with 20% rain chance, highs 77–82, lows 54–59
- Friday: Mostly sunny, highs 73–79, lows 53–58
- Saturday: Mild and dry early, warmer trend building into the weekend
