A WIND ADVISORY has been issued for much of Central Illinois until 7 PM tonight. Wind gusts as high as 40-45 mph out of the southwest are possible this afternoon. High profile vehicles should use extra caution and any loose patio furniture or garbage cans should be brought inside.
A building ridge of high pressure in the upper levels of the atmosphere will keep skies clear today and tomorrow. Add that to the southerly winds pumping in heat and humidity and highs will reach the low to mid 90s this afternoon. Dewpoints will hover in the mid 60s today, making it feel even hotter. Heat index values will stay in the mid 90s for much of the afternoon. Make sure to drink plenty of water, limit time outside, and check on elderly friends and neighbors.
The heat will stick around for much of the week, with upper 80s and low 90s expected through the weekend. Our only chance at a bit of relief will be with a cold front on Thursday. By Wednesday night, the front will begin edging into the area. As it passes on Thursday, showers and thunderstorms are likely to pass through during the day.
Another cold front will edge into the area over the weekend. Showers and thunderstorms are likely to pop up Saturday night and into the day on Sunday. This may drop temperatures a bit more, but it won't last long. Southerly winds are likely to push us back up into the mid to upper 80s by next Tuesday.
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