Champaign, IL – Central Illinois is facing scattered showers and patchy dense fog today, with conditions expected to impact the morning commute. Drivers on major routes like I-57 and I-72 should plan for reduced visibility, with fog lowering sightlines to under a quarter mile at times.
According to the National Weather Service, fog is expected to clear by 8 a.m., but rain will increase as the week progresses. Beginning today and continuing through Friday, rain chances will spike with isolated thunderstorms possible on Thursday. Drivers are urged to use caution, especially during the morning commute, as visibility can change quickly.
The forecast for the rest of the week includes temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s, with scattered showers on Thursday and a stronger chance of rain Friday. Clearer skies are expected by Saturday, though isolated rain may linger. Stay tuned for updates as the weather system moves through Central Illinois. Keep headlights on low and reduce speeds if visibility decreases dramatically.
