Soggy Holiday Weekend

Tropical Depression Isaac continues to move north today, threatening the Midwest with heavy rainfall for the holiday weekend. We'll start with an increase in cloud cover for the day today. Highs will still hit the upper 80s and low 90s.

By this afternoon, scattered storms will develop in from the southwest. Rain will become more widespread overnight, increasing in intensity for the weekend. Though the heaviest of the rainfall from Isaac will likely be south of us, we could still see 1-3" this weekend. The latest computer models seem to be slowing the system down a bit, so we could see a few showers lasting into Monday morning. However, most of us look to dry out just in time for Labor Day.

Highs will only hit the upper 70s and low 80s this weekend, with mid 80s possible early next week. An unsettled pattern will build in by Wednesday, increasing cloud cover and bringing a chance of rain on Thursday. Behind this system, cooler temperatures will build in for next weekend.

One More Sunny Day

Upper level ridge of high pressure will keep us clear and dry today. Sunshine and winds out of the south will boost temperatures into the mid 90s for highs. We’ll be calm and comfortable overnight with lows around 70 degrees.

Changes in the forecast begin on Friday. Cloud cover will increase during the day, limiting highs to the upper 80s and low 90s. By Friday night, the remnant low pressure system left by Isaac will edge north. Rain chances with that will move in on Friday evening, lasting through Saturday and Sunday. 3”-6” of rain is possible with this storm. Flash flooding may be a risk. However, the exact track of the low is still uncertain and it will move into a section of dry air. Both of these could limit rain totals for the weekend.

Potential Paths of Isaac

Potential Rainfall Totals

Central Illinois will dry out just in time for Labor Day. Look for partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid 80s for the beginning of next week. An unsettled upper level weather pattern will build in by the middle of next week. Cloud cover will increase and temperatures will cool by next Thursday.

90's Return, and Rainy Weekend

High heat built into the central Plains Wednesday afternoon, and is expected to move into the Midwest for Thursday.

All eyes are still on Tropical Storm Isaac.  Here are the stats as of the time of this blog (10:30pm Wed).

Not much change with the track of the storm over the next several days.  Remnants of Isaac look to move into the state by as early as Friday.

Models have been in fair agreement that the moderate to heavy rain bands will move into the area on Saturday.

While numbers may change a bit over the next few days depending on the exact track and speed of Isaac, models have been fairly consistent in advertising 1-3" of rainfall for the time period between Friday night and Sunday morning.

Keep an eye to WMBD 31 weather team's facebook/twitter pages for updates this week, and of course stay tuned to WMBD 31 news at 5am-7am, Noon, 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, and 10pm for all the latest in what to expect for your holiday weekend.

Sunny and Warm, Again!

High pressure continues to keep us clear today. Highs will hit the mid to upper 80s once again this afternoon. A few clouds building in overnight will keep lows in the low to mid 60s.

Wednesday will be nothing more than partly cloudy, with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Skies will clear back out on Thursday, likely bringing the warmest temperatures of the week. Upper 80s and low 90s are possible by the afternoon. The remnants of Isaac will slowly slide north on Friday, shifting toward central Illinois by the weekend. The tropical moisture will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms as early as Friday night, lasting through Saturday and possibly into Sunday morning. Temperatures are expected in the mid 80s for the weekend. Skies will clear but temperatures will stay steady into next week.

Patchy Fog Tonight, Sunshine Tuesday

Despite a warm afternoon, temperatures should dip down to comfortable levels tonight.  We could see some patchy fog develop in some low lying areas, but not nearly as widespread or as thick as Monday morning.

Mostly sunny skies will return for Tuesday, with again warm temperatures.  Humidity should be rather low, so conditions shouldn't be oppressive.

The rest of the week looks the same, until Friday and Saturday, when the remnants of Isaac may creep into the region.

Always Welcomed Rain Pushes Through To The Northwest

Always Welcomed Rain Pushes Through To The Northwest

As a cold front approaches the region, storm chances will increase throughout the evening. A shortwave trough to the west will bring chances for overnight showers into Monday morning but will be few and far between.  Some areas could pick up some impressive rainfall totals. Where imbedded thunderstorms are, is where the heavier rainfall will fall. QPF models are suggestion most areas will pick up on some rain but east of I55 could see between half an inch to an inch or more of rainfall.

As the trough progressive North and East out of the area clouds will decrease heading into Monday morning setting us up for a mostly cleat afternoon on Monday. As for the rest of the week it looks to remain very dry and full of sunshine. Temperatures are expected to be mostly in the upper 80s due to a large ridge of high pressure building into central US.


Update for TS Isaac:

As of now it is still a tropical storm but models for the past 24 hours have it turning to a Cat 1 hurricane and more are now agreeing a Cat 2 before landfall. There are hurricane watches/warning all along the coast and also tornado watches/warning for the southern parts of FL Panhandle as Isaac's rain bands are progressing over the region.

Models are having a hard time agreeing on a direct spot of impact for landfall. Timing isn't as much of an issue. Landfall looks to be sometime around early Wednesday morning or during the afternoon. The question of where Isaac will hit is the most difficult as a lot can change by Wednesday.

A Warm Start To High School Football Tonight

A Warm Start To High School Football Tonight

TODAY: Mostly clear and hot w/ highs around 94.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear but muggy but overall a good night for high school football. Low of 66.

TOMORROW: Mostly clear w/ clouds increasing through afternoon.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy w/ storms in the evening hours. Highs in mid 80s.

A Short Hot Streak Will Give Way To Showers On Sunday

A Short Hot Streak Will Give Way To Showers On Sunday

TODAY: Mostly clear w/ highs in the low 90s.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and a bit muggy. Lows around 65.

TOMORROW: Clear and beautiful but hot. Highs in the low 90s.

SATURDAY: Clouds begin to sneak in through the afternoon. Highs around 90s.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy w/ rain chances in late afternoon and evening. Highs around mid 80s.

Heat Builds Back In For Rest Of Week

Heat Builds Back In For Rest Of Week

TODAY: Mostly clear and pleasant but a bit warmer. Highs in upper 80s.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable. Lows of around 60.

TOMORROW: Mostly clear and warmer. Highs around 89.

FRI/SAT: Clouds increase into Saturday w/ highs in upper 80s.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy with widespread showers. Highs in mid 80s.

Another Cool Night

Very comfortable temperatures for our Tuesday afternoon.  Here's a look at the 3pm temps.

High pressure remains in control across the Midwest.  Dry air prevails, allowing for quick warm ups during the day, and cooler temps during the overnight.  Very comfortable during the mid to late evening hours tonight.

The Beautiful Week Continues As Well As The Temperatures.

The Beautiful Week Continues As Well As The Temperatures

TODAY: Mostly clear and very beautiful. Highs in low 80s

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Lows around 57.

TOMORROW: Mostly clear and a bit warmer w/ highs in mid 80s.

THUR/FRI: Mostly clear and slightly warmer. Highs in upper 80s.

District 150 School's Enjoy A Pleasant First Day of School

District 150 School's Enjoy A Pleasant First Day of School

TODAY: Mostly clear w/ small chance of lunch time showers. Highs in upper 70s.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and quiet. A bit cool w/ lows in low 50s.

TUESDAY: Mostly clear and a bit warmer w/ highs around 80.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly clear and beautiful w/ highs in low 80s.

A Beautiful Weekend And Week Ahead

A Beautiful Weekend And Week Ahead

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and a bit cool. Lows of 55.

TOMORROW: Partly cloudy w/ very small chances of backyard showers. Highs in upper 70s.

MONDAY: Mostly clear and pleasant. Highs in upper 70s.

TUE-FRI: Mostly clear. Warming trend begins. Highs in the low to mid 80s.

A Pleasant Start To Your Weekend

A Very Beautiful & Pleasant Weekend Is Ahead

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. A bit chilly w/ lows around 51.

TOMORROW: Much like Friday. Very beautiful and pleasant. Highs in upper 70s.

SUNDAY: Clouds build in for a partly cloudy day. Highs in upper 70s.

MONDAY: Abundant sunshine for the start of the week. Highs in upper 70s.

REST OF WEEK: Mostly clear to partly cloudy w. warmer highs in the low 80s.

A Pleasant Start To Your Weekend

A Very Beautiful & Pleasant Weekend Is Ahead

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. A bit chilly w/ lows around 51.

TOMORROW: Much like Friday. Very beautiful and pleasant. Highs in upper 70s.

SUNDAY: Clouds build in for a partly cloudy day. Highs in upper 70s.

MONDAY: Abundant sunshine for the start of the week. Highs in upper 70s.

REST OF WEEK: Mostly clear to partly cloudy w. warmer highs in the low 80s.

Cooler & Drier into the Weekend

After a stormy day on Thursday, a cool, dry high pressure system will move in for the weekend. That will bring sunshine and highs in the mid 70s today. We’ll add on a few clouds Saturday night and Sunday, with highs staying steady through the weekend.

Sunshine returns for Monday and Tuesday of next week. Southerly winds will start us on a warm up by the middle of the week. Highs will hit the mid 80s by Wednesday. An upper level wave will bring a few more clouds and a very slight chance of storms by the end of next week. However, most of us look to stay dry into next weekend.

Warming Up Wednesday

Clouds have been hanging around thanks to a storm complex in central Missouri.  That band of showers and storms will track well south of us, and eventually skies will clear during the overnight hours.

Sunshine will return for Wednesday afternoon, and ahead of a strong cold front, temperatures should warm up as well, topping in the mid to upper 80's for most of central Illinois.

Sunny & Warmer Midweek

A DENSE FOG ADVISORY is in effect until 9 am this morning. Visibilities may drop below a quarter mile, so be careful on the roads. High pressure moving in for the middle of the week will clear out our skies. Sunshine should help us into the low to mid 80s later today. Southerly winds build in for the day tomorrow. After a cool start in the upper 50s and low 60s, we’ll quickly warm into the mid to upper 80s. A cold front on Thursday will bring changes to the forecast. Look for daytime showers and thunderstorms with low 80s for highs. Behind that system mid to upper 70s will persist through the weekend. Next week will stay sunny, slowly warming into the mid 80s by Wednesday.

Cool & Cloudy

A low pressure system sliding through the area today will bring storm chances for the morning. We’re likely to dry things out this afternoon, but cloud cover will keep highs in the mid 70s.

Northerly winds will help clear skies overnight. Lows will drop back into the upper 50s. High pressure for the middle of the week will bring sunshine and warmer temperatures. Look for highs to warm into the mid 80s by Wednesday. We’ll stay warm on Thursday, before a cold front and wave of upper level energy pass through during the afternoon. That will bring our next chance at showers and thunderstorms. A few of these storms could be strong to severe, so we’ll need to keep a close eye on them through the week. Sunshine returns by the end of the work week, but so will cooler temperatures. Highs through the weekend will only reach the mid to upper 70s. Next week is looking sunny as well, with highs warming into the low 80s.

After A Fantastic Weekend Showers Start The Week Ahead

After A Fantastic Weekend Showers Start The Week Ahead

TONIGHT: Cloudy w/ showers increasing overnight. Low of 55.

TOMORROW: More widespread showers West of I-55. Highs in upper 70s.

TUE/WED: Mostly clear and pleasant. Highs in low 80s.

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy w/ isolated storms possible. High of 84.

A Beautiful Start To The Weekend; Which Should Continue Into Next Week

A Beautiful Start To The Weekend; Which Should Continue Into Next Week

TONIGHT: Very pleasant but a bit brisk. Lows in upper 50s.

TOMORROW: Partly cloudy. Mix of sun & clouds. Clouds increase through evening. High of 83.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Scattered showers in afternoon. Some could contain heavy rainfall. High in upper 70s.

REST OF WEEK: Mostly clear w/ highs in low to mid 80s. Better rain chances on Thursday.

Yesterday's Storms Leave Behind Beautiful Weather For The Weekend

Severe Weather Yesterday Gives Way To A Beautiful Weekend. 

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and a bit brisk. Light jacket wouldn't hurt. Lows around 55.

TOMORROW: Mostly clear and very beautiful. Highs in low 80s.

SUNDAY: Partly cloudy w/ clouds increasing into evening. Light showers chances late evening. Lows around 60.

MONDAY: Partly cloudy w/ isolated storms in the morning. Highs of around 81.

REST OF WEEK: Mostly clear w/ highs in the low to mid 80s.

Your Weekend Forecast

The low pressure system that brought us the strong storms last night will churn over the Great Lakes for the next few days. On the back side of that, we’ll see quite a bit of cloud cover and breezy northerly winds today. Highs will only reach the mid to upper 70s. High pressure moving in on Saturday will clear out our skies, but keep highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. 

A series of upper level waves of energy begins sliding in on Sunday, increasing cloud cover for the end of the weekend. By late Sunday night, storm chances will build in and stick around into Monday. Behind that system, a high pressure system will bring sunshine and warmer mid 80s for the middle of next week. The high will break down by Thursday and Friday, allowing for more storms to develop at the end of the week. It won’t last long though, as we clear things out for next weekend.

Rainy and Cooler

After a dry start to the morning, a storm system diving in from the north today will bring rain back to the area. Look for storms to start developing in the north this afternoon, quickly moving south during the evening. With the cloud cover, highs today will only reach the upper 70s and low 80s. Lows will drop back near 60 degrees overnight. 

Skies will gradually clear on Friday, but breezy northerly winds will keep temperatures in the upper 70s. We’ll stay dry for much of the weekend, before cloud cover rolls in on Sunday night. 

A quick storm system Sunday night into Monday will bring our next chance at rain. Behind that, high pressure will clear us out on Tuesday. Temperatures will slowly warm this weekend and into next week. We’ll work our way into the mid to upper 80s by Wednesday. An unsettled upper level weather pattern will move in at the end of next week, bringing storm chances Wednesday night through Friday.

Stormy Mid-Week

Cloud cover will increase today, leading to a chance of storms by this afternoon. A few sprinkles are trying to materialize this morning, but most of us will have to wait until later to see any activity. The storms will form as a wave of upper level energy interacts with a stalled out cold front in central Illinois. 

If you’re headed to the Taste of Peoria, you may want to bring an umbrella just to be safe. The scattered storms will keep today’s highs in the mid 80s. 

A few more thunderstorms are possible overnight, with lows dropping back into the mid 60s. A stronger storm system will move in from the north on Thursday, bringing rain chances back tomorrow afternoon. A few of these storms could be strong to severe, with large hail and damaging winds as the primary threat. 

The storms will form a line and move southeast by Thursday night, allowing for clearing into Friday. Temperatures behind these storm systems will drop into the upper 70s and low 80s through the weekend. We’ll likely stay sunny for the weekend and into early next week.  Our next chance at storms will come by the middle of next week.

Rain Chances, Cooler Temperatures

A quiet, but a milder night is on the way across central Illinois Tuesday evening under mainly clear skies.

A weak disturbance will move through the area tomorrow, sparking a few scattered showers & storms.  Rain will be very isolated.

Temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler than on Tuesday.

Better rain chances will roll in during the overnight hours Wednesday night.

A cold front will push through the area on Thursday, sparking another round of showers & storms.  There is a slight chance for some of the storms to become severe, with damaging winds and large hail the primary concerns.