Springfield, Ill. – A warm stretch is underway across Central Illinois, but residents should brace for a wetter end to the week as thunderstorms move in by Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 70s and even 80 degrees in some areas by midweek.
According to the US National Weather Service in Lincoln, highs will steadily rise after Monday, peaking near 80°F on Wednesday and Thursday. The region will stay dry through Thursday morning, with the bulk of rain chances expected late Thursday night into Friday. Showers and scattered thunderstorms could impact morning commutes and outdoor plans to close the week.
Cities including Bloomington, Decatur, and Champaign can expect sun-soaked afternoons through midweek. Roads will remain dry, but residents are encouraged to stay weather-aware as Friday’s system could bring brief heavy downpours and lightning.
With the unseasonably warm temperatures, allergy sufferers may notice a spike in pollen levels. It’s a good time to check sump pumps, charge weather radios, and stay tuned for late-week updates.
Rain chances rise sharply Thursday night, with active weather likely through much of Friday. More updates are expected midweek as storm details become clearer.
