Slight Warm Up for the End of the Week

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QUIET EVENING:  Mostly clear skies with crisp overnight temperatures.  Lows in the upper 30's

WARMER THURSDAY:  Morning sunshine will be followed by afternoon clouds rolling into the region.  Highs should top out in the mid 60's

FRIDAY:  Mostly sunny conditions, with slightly cooler temperatures.  Highs near 60.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL:  Clouds will be on the increase during the evening hours, with a slight chance for a stray shower before the end of the games.  Kick off temperatures should be in the mid to upper 50's, with temperatures dipping to around 50 for the drive home.

SEVERE STORMS SATURDAY:  Still very early, but a situation worth watching as we move into the weekend.  An upper level low will move into the area starting late Friday night, and push into the state by late Saturday.  A chance for strong to severe storms exists west of the Illinois River, stretching back into Iowa and northern Missouri.  Strong straight line winds with a tornado threat will be the main concerns.  Further updates will be needed as we move closer to the weekend.

COLLEGE FOOTBALL SATURDAY:  The Illinois State Redbirds are at home against Youngstown State (1pm), and the Illinois Wesleyan Titans are at home against Carthage College (1:30pm).  Scattered showers & storms can be expected, with some severe storms possible.  Game time temps should be in the upper 60's.  University of Illinois Fighting Illini will head up to the "Big House" in Ann Arbor, Michigan to take on the University of Michigan (2:30pm).    Mostly cloudy conditions with the threat for scattered showers through much of the afternoon.  Game time temp should be in the mid to upper 50's.

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