Comfortable Tonight, Hot Again Tomorrow

Despite mid 90° reading Tuesday afternoon, temperatures should fall to comfortable levels for the overnight.

Hot temperatures will return to start off the month of August, with highs returning to the lower 90's across the region.

Next rain chance will move in with a weak cold front pushing through on Thursday.  Rain chances will spotty at best.

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in Effect

Severe Thunderstorm Watch in effect for DeWitt, Logan, McLean, Tazewell & Woodford counties until 7PM.

Looking Ahead to August

As we wrap up the month of July, we look ahead at what to expect for the month of August.  The one month outlook keeps much of the Midwest warmer than normal, and drier than normal.

Heating Up Again

Warmer air has moved back into the Midwest, allowing for a surge of 90° heat to return to the area.  Lows tonight will be a little more on the warm side then the past few previous evenings.

Temperatures will again jump to the middle 90's through the afternoon on Tuesday.

If we hit above 90° tomorrow, it would tie a record amount of 26- the most days at or above 90° in the month of July, set back in 1901

Corn Outlook Not Looking Good

The USDA has come out with its weekly crop report for the state of Illinois.    The drought continues to hamper efforts for farmers across the state, with again below average rainfall for the past week, with extremely hot temperatures adding insult to injury.    Corn conditions were rated 38 percent very poor, 33 percent poor, 24 percent fair, and 5 percent good.

Meanwhile Soybean conditions were rated 27 percent very poor, 29 percent poor, 35 percent fair, and 9 percent good.

Quiet Work Week

The forecast looks quiet to start off the work week. Skies will be nothing more than partly cloudy this afternoon, with highs in the low 90s. Clearing skies overnight will drop lows into the upper 60s and low 70s. If you're heading to the Chiefs' game tonight, it's going to be quite warm.

A quick, weak cold front on Tuesday morning will turn winds out of the north, but won't do much to cool us down. In fact, as breezy winds mix things up in our atmosphere, warmer air from the upper levels will make its way to the surface. Look for highs to hit the mid 90s tomorrow afternoon.

Sunshine and low 90s are expected through Thursday, before a storm system slides in at the end of the week. A few waves of upper level energy are possible on Friday, ahead of the main wave on Saturday. Look for on and off thunderstorms those two days and highs in the low 90s. We'll clear things out starting on Sunday. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 80s are likely into next Tuesday.

Low 90s For Much of the Week Ahead

Low 90s For Much of the Week Ahead

TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Small chance for showers is possible. Comfortable evening w/ lows in upper 60s.

TOMORROW: Partly cloudy. Afternoon pop-up showers are possible. Highs in low 90s.

TUE-THU: Mostly clear w/ highs in low 90s.

WEEKEND: Partly cloudy with chance of isolated storms. Highs in low 90s

Tstorms Possible Early Overnight Into Sunday Morning

Tstorms Possible Early Overnight Into Sunday Morning

TONIGHT: Comfortable and quiet. Scattered showers mainly NW of Illinois River. Low of 65.

TOMORROW: Scattered showers in the early morning. Partly cloudy. Highs near 90.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy with an isolated shower. Highs near 94.

REST OF WEEK: Partly cloudy with highs in low 90s.

Pleasant Weekend

Much cooler and more comfortable air has moved into the Midwest just in time for the weekend.

TONIGHT:  Mostly clear.  Lows in the middle 60's

TOMORROW:  Mostly sunny.  Pleasant.  Highs in the middle 80's

SUNDAY:  Partly cloudy.  A few stray showers possible.  Highs in the upper 80's

MONDAY:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Highs near 90.

TUESDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower 90's

WEDNESDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower 90's.

Cooling Down!

Cold front has moved through the region, allowing for a much welcomed cool down across central Illinois.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy, becoming mostly clear.  Lows in the upper 60's

TOMORROW:  Mostly sunny.  Nice.  Highs in the upper 80's

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Mostly clear.  Lows in teh mid 60's

SATURDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the mid 80's

SUNDAY:  Partly cloudy.  Highs in the upper 80's

MONDAY:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Highs in the upper 80's

Cooler with Storm Chances

Leftover showers are lingering in the area this morning, after a cold front edged into central Illinois last night. Redevelopment is expected along the front this afternoon. The best chance for strong to severe storms will be in our southeastern most counties. Damaging winds will be the primary threat, but we could also see some large hail and dangerous lightning. 

Storms will move out overnight tonight, with gradual clearing into Friday. Lows will drop back into the mid to upper 60s. A few clouds are possible Friday afternoon with a wave of upper level energy passing to our northeast. Still, it looks to be a nice day with highs in the mid to upper 80s. High pressure will keep us clear on Saturday and Sunday, before an upper level wave brings a chance of storms on Monday. Temperatures will hit the upper 80s and low 90s through the middle of next week.

Heat Relief Coming

Temperatures soared to over 100 degrees Wednesday, but some relief is on the way.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy with a spotty shower or storm.  Warm and humid.  Lows in the mid 70's

TOMORROW:  Partly cloudy with showers & storms likely.  Highs in the lower 90's

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Partly cloudy.  Cooler and less humid.  Lows in the upper 60's

FRIDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Much more comfortable.  Highs in the mid 80's

SATURDAY & SUNDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Nice.  Highs in the mid 80's

Hot Today, Storms Tomorrow

A warm front pulling through this afternoon will bump temperatures into the upper 90s and low 100s this afternoon. Heat indices could reach as high as 105-110°. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for the entire area until at least 7 PM tonight. 

More cloud cover and a few isolated storms are possible tonight. Although the best chance of severe weather will likely be northwest of here, we could see a few strong storms edge into our northwestern most counties during the late evening and overnight hours. Lows will only drop back into the mid to upper 70s. 

A cold front on Thursday will bring us a good chance at showers and thunderstorms. The best chance will be in the afternoon hours, with highs reaching the upper 80s and low 90s. 

Behind the front, highs will only hit the mid to upper 80s through the weekend. Friday through Sunday is looking dry, but a wave of upper level energy on Monday could bring us a few more storms. Highs will be right around 90 for the beginning of next week.

Intense Heat Continues

Intense heat will continue into Wednesday, with spotty storm chances through the mid week.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy with an isolated shower or storm.  Lows in the mid to upper 70's

TOMORROW:  Partly cloudy.  Hot & humid.  Highs in the lower 100's

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Partly cloudy with isolated showers & storms.  Lows in the mid 70's

THURSDAY:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Highs in the lower 90's

FRIDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Much more comfortable.  High in the mid 80's

Hot & Stormy Tuesday

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for most of central Illinois until 7 PM on Wednesday. Temperatures will hit the upper 90s and low 100s, with heat indices as high as 105°-110°. Stay cool and hydrated these next few days.

A front moving through the area will bring us rain chances through midweek. Today, it will move through as a cold front, popping up scattered showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Some of these storms could be strong to severe. All of central Illinois is under a slight risk of severe weather, with large hail and damaging winds as the primary threat.

Tomorrow, as it slides east as a warm front, we’ll warm things up into the triple digits and see some clearing in our skies. A second cold front on Thursday will bring our best chance at rain. A round of showers and thunderstorms will pull through during the day, moving southeast by Friday. We’ll finally cool our temperatures back into the upper 80s this weekend. After a dry weekend, storm chances move back in with a wave of upper level energy by Monday.

Hot & Humid This Week

Another round of high heat and humidity this week, with isolated storm chances as well.


TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Lows in the mid 70's

TOMORROW:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Hot & humid.  Highs near 100.

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Partly cloudy with isolated showers & storms.  Lows in the mid 70's

WEDNESDAY:  Partly cloudy.  A few evening showers & storms possible.  Highs in the upper 90's

THURSDAY:  Mostly cloudy with showers & storms possible.  Highs in the lower 90's

FRIDAY:  Partly cloudy.  Not as hot. Highs in the upper 80's

Clouds Keep Temps From High 90s Today

Clouds Keep Temps From High 90s Today

TONIGHT: Clouds thin out overnight leaving a partly cloudy evening w/ lows around 71.

TOMORROW: Heat kicks back in. Clouds thickening in afternoon highs in upper 90s.

TUESDAY: Partly cloudy with increasing clouds overnight with scattered showers possible. 96 for           high.

WED-FRI: Scattered storm chances throughout day. Highs in mid 90s.

A Comfortable Night but Heat Builds Back Next Week

A Comfortable Night but Heat Builds Back Next Week

TONIGHT: Mostly clear comfortable night. Lows of around 72.

TOMORROW: Heat builds back in. Highs of around 98.

MON/TUE: Partly cloudy. Highs in upper 90s nearing 100.

WED-FRI: Next best chance of rain showers. Varying from 30%-60%

Comfortable Temps Today

Comfortable temperatures for Friday, but extreme heat is just around the corner.

TODAY:  Gradual clearing.  Not as hot.  Highs in the mid 80's

TONIGHT:  Mostly clear.  Pleasant.  Lows in the middle 60's

SATURDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower 90's

SUNDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the middle 90's

MONDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Hot.  Highs in the upper 90's

TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY:  Partly cloudy with an isolated shower or storm possible.  Hot.  Highs near 100.

Some Heat Relief

A cold front has allowed for some minor relief from the heat, but it wont' be away for too long.

TONIGHT:  Becoming mostly clear.  Cooler.  Lows in the upper 60's

TOMORROW:  Mostly sunny.  Not as hot.  Highs in the upper 80's

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Mostly clear.  Lows in the middle 60's

SATURDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower 90's

SUNDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the middle 90's

MONDAY:  Partly cloudy.  Hot.  Highs in the upper 90's

Slowly Clearing Out

Rain totals from last night:

A line of storms that developed along a stationary front last night is pulling southeast early this morning. A few more storms could form along the front in the southeast this afternoon, but a large portion of central Illinois will be done with the rain.

For most of us, highs today will reach the low to mid 90s. In the south and southwest, mid to upper 90s are possible. That’s why a HEAT ADVISORY is still in effect for Schuyler, Cass, and Menard counties until 7 PM tonight.

Winds will switch out of the north overnight, dropping lows into the upper 60s and low 70s. Friday will be the coolest day of the week. Still, expect sunshine and highs in the upper 80s. Sunny skies and southerly winds will warm us right back up this weekend. Highs are expected in the low to mid 90s through Sunday. Early next week, we’ll bump back up into the mid to upper 90s. By Tuesday and Wednesday, though, showers and thunderstorms may fire as our upper level weather pattern becomes unsettled. Highs will level off in the low 90s with more cloud cover through the end of next week.

Some Storms Possible

A few storms could be possible as a cold front moves through the area.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Lows in the middle 70's

TOMORROW:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers and storms.  Highs in the lower 90's

FRIDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Not as hot.  Highs in the upper 89.

SATURDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower 90's

SUNDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the middle 90's

MONDAY:  Partly cloudy.  Hot.  Highs in the middle 90's.

SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH ISSUED

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH FOR BUREAU, HENRY, LaSALLE, LIVINIGSTON, MARSHALL, PUNTAM AND STARK COUNTIES UNTIL 8 PM.

Primary threat with any storms that develop this afternoon and evening will be damaging winds, with some larger hail in some of the thunderstorms.

Heat, Strong Storms Possible Today

A HEAT ADVISORY is still in effect until 7 PM tonight. Temperatures will hit the mid to upper 90s, with heat indices as high as 105.

A cold front sliding into the area from the north will start to bring change to the forecast, though. Cloud cover will increase during the day and storms will begin firing along the front in the north this afternoon. Some of these storms could be strong to severe. Large hail and damaging winds are the primary threat, but heavy rain and frequent lightning are also possible.

After a few scattered storms overnight, a second round of rain will develop in the south tomorrow afternoon. Overnight lows will drop back into the mid 70s, with highs tomorrow in the low 90s.

We'll clear things out on Friday for the coolest day of the week. Still, highs will hit the upper 80s and low 90s through Saturday. Sunshine and southerly winds team up for Sunday and Monday to drive temperatures into the mid 90s. An upper level disturbance for the middle of next week will increase cloud cover and keep temperatures in the low 90s through the end of next week.

Slight Rain Chances for the Midweek

Hot temperatures look to stick around, but a chance for rain looks possible for the midweek.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy.  Muggy.  Lows in the middle 70's

TOMORROW:  Partly cloudy.  Afternoon scattered showers & storms possible.  Highs in the upper 90's

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Lows in the mid 70's

THURSDAY:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Highs in the middle 90's

FRIDAY:  Partly cloudy.  Highs in the upper 80's

SATURDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs near 90.

SUNDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower 90's

Hot Again Today

A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for all of central Illinois until 7 PM Wednesday night. Temperatures will reach the mid to upper 90s, with heat index values as high as 105. Limit time outdoors today and drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.

Today will be sunny, but a cold front tomorrow will bring back cloud cover and storm chances Wednesday afternoon. The front will stall out into Thursday, keeping rain chances around for another day. Temperatures will cool slightly into the upper 80s and low 90s through the end of the week.

 Sunshine returns in full force this weekend. Highs on Saturday and Sunday will reach the low to mid 90s. Cloud cover begins increasing on Tuesday as a low pressure system to our north slides east. This could bring storms back to the area as early as Wednesday.

Heating Up...

Temperatures soar to near triple digits over the next few days.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy.  Warm & muggy.  Lows in the middle 70's

TOMORROW:  Partly cloudy.  Hot.  Highs near 100.

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Partly cloudy.  Warm & muggy.  Lows in the mid to upper  70's

WEDNESDAY:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Hot & humid.  Highs in the upper 90's

THURSDAY:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Highs in the lower 90's

Hot and Humid Start to the Week

A very warm airmass will move in from the west today, teaming up with sunshine to bump highs into the mid to upper 90s. Tuesday will be even warmer, with highs in the upper 90s and triple digits. Both days, heat index values could top 105°. Stay cool and hydrated these next few days. Overnight lows won’t provide much relief, only cooling back into the mid 70s.

A cold front diving in from the north on Wednesday will not only bring relief from the heat, but also cooler temperatures. Expect scattered showers and thunderstorms through Thursday, with highs in the low 90s.

We’ll clear things out just in time for the weekend, with highs in the low 90s. Our next chance of rain comes next Tuesday as a low pressure system builds in from the northwest.

A Hot Week Ahead

Still A Chance of Pop-up Storms This Afternoon but Heat Builds Back In This Week

TONIGHT: Pop up showers possible until around 1am. Low of 72.

TOMORROW: Mostly clear. Hot. Highs in upper 90s.

TUE/WED: Small chance of storms late Tuesday evening but more organized storms fire up Wednesday. Highs in the mid 90s.

REST OF WEEK: Mostly clear but small chance of pop-up storms are possible. Highs in low to mid 90s.

6 PM Rain Update

Rain for Some...

Scattered showers & storms have developed across parts of central Illinois this afternoon.

Any storms that develop should stay below severe limits, but will come along with heavy downpours, vivid lightning, and possibly small hail.  Most of the storms will be short lived and fairly stationary.

Small Rain Chances, and Heating Up!

Scattered rain chances will continue into Saturday, before the temps turn up again for next week.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Lows around 70.

TOMORROW:  Partly cloudy with scattered showers & storms.  Highs near 90.

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Partly cloudy.  Lows in the lower 70's

SUNDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower 90's

MONDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the lower 90's

TUESDAY:  Mostly sunny.  Highs in the mid 90's.

Searching for Rain....

A dry end to the week, but a few rain chances could be possible for the start of the weekend.

TONIGHT:  Partly cloudy.  Lows in the middle 60's

TOMORROW:  Partly cloudy.  Highs in the upper 80's

TOMORROW NIGHT:  Partly cloudy.  Lows in the upper 60's

SATURDAY:  Partly cloudy.  Scattered showers & storms possible.  Highs in the upper 80's

SUNDAY:  Partly cloudy.  Highs near 90.

MONDAY AND TUESDAY:  Mostly sunny and hot.  Highs in the mid 90's.

Drought Update

More of Illinois has been upgraded to a Severe Drought in the U.S. Drought Monitor's latest update. Crop damage remains the primary concern in central Illinois, but high fire danger and water shortages also pose a problem for the summer months. 

We saw a few light showers move through the metro area yesterday morning, but we still only recorded 0.01" of rain at the airport. This puts us well behind for the month, season, and year. To give you some perspective, during the drought of 1988, the month of July only saw 0.33" of rain that year and remains the driest July on record for Peoria.

Not many chances for a good soaking rain look to pop up in our 8 day outlook. However, we could see a good chance at a few storms in the area early this weekend.

Two waves of upper level energy will slide in over the next few days, hopefully bringing some rain with them. The first will slide in on Friday afternoon, popping up a few storms in the southeast. The next wave will dive in from the northwest on Saturday, keeping rain chances into the weekend.

 

We'll dry things out early next week with breezy southwesterly winds taking temperatures into the lo to mid 90s through the middle of next week.