Tracking Weekend Storms

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CLOUDS TONIGHT:  A weak cold front pushes through the region this evening, bringing with it some cloud cover, which should keep temperatures in check.  Lows dip to around 40.

SUNNY & COOL FRIDAY:  Canadian high pressure settles in, keeping us sunny & cool.  Highs in around 60.

HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL:  Clouds will be on the increase during the evening hours.  Kick off temperatures should be in the mid to upper 50's, with temperatures dipping to around 50 for the drive home.

RAIN CHANCES MOVE IN:  Warm front will push through the region overnight Friday, sparking showers early Saturday morning.  Overnight lows dip to the upper 40's

SEVERE STORMS SATURDAY?:  Area of low pressure with trailing cold front will push through the area Saturday afternoon into the late Saturday night.  A slight risk for severe storms exists across all of central Illinois, for damaging winds and possible tornadoes.  Timing of severe storms from recent model trends look to move in between 9pm and 3am Sunday morning.

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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