SPRINGFIELD, Ill. – Rain chances increase across Central Illinois Monday afternoon, offering brief relief to dry conditions before clearing out by Tuesday. According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, scattered showers are expected to develop mainly along and south of I-72, with rainfall tapering off by early Tuesday morning.
A cold front following the rain will drop temperatures back to more seasonable levels, with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s through Thursday and nighttime lows dipping into the 40s. The front will usher in a few crisp, fall-like mornings midweek before a gradual warmup returns heading into the weekend.
The National Weather Service says another stretch of above-normal warmth is likely from October 13–19, with a 70 to 80 percent probability of higher-than-average temperatures statewide. That could mean highs returning to the upper 70s and low 80s for much of Illinois by early next week.
Residents are advised to take advantage of the midweek cool-down before the next warm spell, and to continue monitoring for any late-week weather updates.
