Beautiful Weekend Ahead

Not much change expected in the forecast today. We're looking partly cloudy with highs in the mid to upper 70s. Skies will clear overnight, dropping lows into the mid to upper 50s. The weekend will see plenty of sunshine and highs warming into the low 80s. Southerly winds continue the warm up next week. Highs will reach the mid 80s by Monday and the upper 80s by Wednesday. Next week will be mostly sunny, but an unsettled upper level pattern could bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms next Friday and Saturday.

Still Below Normal

Upper level energy brings in a few more clouds today. Highs will still only reach the mid 70s. Friday will feel a lot like today, with lows in the mid 50s and highs in the mid 70s. Sunshine returns this weekend. Temperatures will reach the upper 70s and low 80s through Sunday. Early next week will see an even bigger boost in temperatures. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80s all next week. Cloud cover settles in by next Tuesday though, looking partly to mostly cloudy through Friday.

Sunny, but Cooler Week

High pressure moving in this morning will mean plenty of sunshine today. With northerly winds, though, highs will only reach the mid to upper 70s. The forecast will stay pretty much the same for the rest of the week. Lots of sun, but temperatures remain below normal. We'll start warming things back into the low 80s this weekend. Sunshine continues early next week with highs in the mid 80s on Monday and Tuesday. More cloud cover will build in for the middle of next week. Our next chance of rain comes next Wednesday.

Spectacular Week Ahead

Spectacular Week Ahead

A few spotty showers Monday afternoon, ahead of an approaching cold front, will be about the only chance for measurable rain this upcoming week.

After the frontal passage temperatures will remain below average for much of the week.
Tonight's temps will be mainly in the upper 50's for most and low 60's down to the south.

Tuesday returns with sunny skies and cool, crisp temperatures in the upper 70's.

We remain in the upper 70's and low 80's for most of the week!

Rainy Today, Sunny this Week

A cold front diving in from the northwest will bring us a chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Highs today will still be warm and muggy though, in the mid 80s. We'll clear out behind the cold front tonight. Lows will drop back into the upper 50s and low 60s. High pressure will keep us sunny for the rest of the work week. Great news for the Taste of Peoria! Temperatures will be slightly below normal in the upper 70s and low 80s. Sunshine continues through the weekend with temperatures warming into the mid 80s by the beginning of next week.

Spectacular Weekend Ahead

Spectacular Weekend Ahead

We have quite the nice weekend ahead of us but first we must face the approaching cold front to our west, which could bring us some evening showers.

As the cold front approaches, it taps into the moisture from a fairly large disturbance down to our southwest.
Moisture availability will be there to spark scattered, light showers Friday evening possible lasting into pre-dawn hours of Saturday morning.

Otherwise, we remain dry for the rest of the weekend until Monday night.
Overnight lows tonight will be in the upper 50's and low 60's.

Saturday's highs will remain below average in the low 80's with nearer normal temperatures into Sunday at mid 80's.

Beautiful Weekend Ahead!

Today will end up feeling a lot like yesterday. Look for partly cloudy skies and highs in the low 80s. A cold front could pop up a few scattered afternoon showers, but most of us will stay dry. Clearing skies overnight will drop lows into the low 60s. The weekend is looking great. Sunshine will warm Saturday's highs into the low 80s. Expect a few more clouds on Sunday, but temperatures will still reach the low to mid 80s. Another cold front next Monday will bring a chance of thunderstorms. We'll clear out by Tuesday, with plenty of sunshine and mild low 80s for the Taste of Peoria on Wednesday. In fact, we should stay dry and nice through the end of the week.

Showers/Storms Tonight

Showers/Storms Tonight

Foggy start to our Tuesday morning but should burn off by mid morning.

This afternoon brings a slight chance for a few showers but mainly dry conditions.
Sunshine should return briefly this afternoon but clouds build back in tonight.

Highs today are near average around 85°.
Lows tonight stay in the upper 60's and low 70's.

Cold front approaching overnight will spark showers and thunderstorms later this evening.
Moderate to heavy downpours and gusty winds will be the main threat.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed counties west of the Illinois River under a slight risk for Wednesday.

Scattered Showers In The Mix This Week

Scattered Showers In The Mix This Week

Monday afternoon should be filled with plenty of sunshine and mainly dry conditions however, can't completely rule out the possibility of a stray showers during the evening.

We'll shoot for highs today in the low 80's once again.
Overnight, close to average, in the low 60's.

Tuesday brings warmer temperatures and higher dewpoints, which means, more mugginess to the region.
Also, scattered showers and storms are likely to impact the region during the evening and overnight Tuesday.

Dry For Weekend

Dry For Weekend

Quiet conditions for CI this weekend.
Sunshine for Saturday and Sunday with pleasant temperatures in the low 80's.

Overnight lows Saturday will dip, well below average, into the mid 50's.
Sunday brings more sunny skies with temps still in the low 80's.

Monday will start off mostly sunny but clouds build in for the end of the day with a slight chance for overnight showers.

An approaching frontal boundary will spark scattered showers and t-storms Tuesday through late Wednesday.

Fog To Start the Last Day of July

Fog To Start the Last Day of July

A rather foggy start to Wednesday, the last day of July, but should be warmer in comparison to Tuesday.
Highs stretch into the low 80's today with cooler condition off in the northeast, where also there is a chance for a few scattered showers this afternoon.

Tonight clouds should begin to thin out for a clear evening.
Lows tonight will be in the low 60's.

The rest of the week remains a couple degrees below average still, in the ow 80's, but more rain is on the way for our Friday.

Cool Again Today With Rain On Tuesday

Cool Again Today With Rain On Tuesday

The cooling trend isn't over just yet, expect another week of below average temperatures.
High's Monday will be in the mid to low 70's.
Sunshine will dominate the skies for our Monday.

Clouds build in overnight Monday with scattered showers starting early Tuesday morning.
 Not a wash out, most of the heavier showers will be in our southern counties and south of them.

QPF models suggest only around .10" of rainfall Tuesday.

Chilly Overnights but Quiet Weekend

Chilly Overnights but Quiet Weekend

Biggest area of concern is how low temps will get tonight.
Most should see low 50's, while some could dip into the upper 40's.

Ridge of high pressure still dominating the region, so sunshine will remain in the forecast for the remainder of the weekend.

Highs Sunday will be in the low 70's - about 15 degrees below average.

Near Record Setting Temps This Weekend

A cold front will pass through central Illinois Friday night, allowing for reinforcing cool air to move into the Midwest for the weekend.  Here's a look at the coolest high records, and record lows for Saturday and Sunday.  Sunday morning low is very much in jeopardy of being broken.

Storms Moving Through

6:33pm update: Storms firing along a cold front are moving through central Illinois this evening.  Storms wills stay below severe limits, but could produce heavy rain at times.  Rain should clear the area by mid evening for most of central Illinois.

Comfortable Again Tonight

Wrapping up another beautiful day across the area.  Temperatures struggled to hit the 80° mark across many locations today.

Another night of temperatures falling to the upper 50's across the area will make for a comfortable evening across central Illinois.  Showers and storms firing along a cold front out west will continue to head our way during the overnight hours.

Showers and storms will be scattered for much of our Friday morning and afternoon.  The cold front should move out of the area by the evening.

Extended Outlook:  Temperature will again fall in the wake of Friday's cold front.  Highs for Saturday and Sunday will only top out in the mid to upper 70's.  Next rain chance will arrive on Tuesday.

Not Much Change In Forecast

Not Much Change In Forecast

Not much change in the overall forecast for the next few days.

Today, again will be much like Wednesday, highs in the upper 70's with low humidity.

Overnight clouds trek in during the predawn hours as a cold front advances into the area.
Light showers might make an appearance for the morning commute.
Not a wash out by any means.

Upper 70's again tomorrow with scattered showers and possible T-storms during the evening commute as well.
Quick hitting line of showers moves through by overnight Friday, setting us up for a cooler weekend with highs in the low 70's.

Enjoy the Day!

Beautiful sunshine and very comfortable temperatures for our Wednesday afternoon.  Most temperatures in the 3pm hour are sitting in the mid 70's, which is about 10 degrees below average.  More of the same for Thursday.  Rain chances return to the forecast by Friday.

Temps Hanging In Upper 70's

Temps Hanging In Upper 70's

Cold front that pushed through earlier in the week is having lasting affects on Central Illinois.
Below average temperatures continue Wednesday and through the end of the week.

High's Today - Upper 70's
Low Tonight - Upper 50's and low 60's

Weak disturbance in the upper plains tries to squeeze some light showers out late Friday night but they'll be few and far between.

Weekend remains dry with a few more clouds but cool air in place, in the upper 70's and low 80's.

Comfortable Temperatures Settle In

A great night to turn off the A.C.!  Overnight lows could dip to the mid 50's in some outlying areas, while most of us will see lows in the upper 50's and lower 60's.

Beautiful day in store for Wednesday as high pressure settles in.  Mostly sunny skies through much of the afternoon and highs well below average.

Extended Outlook: Long range pattern remains very quiet and cooler than average.  In fact, this pattern over the next 2 weeks looks to hold, keeping us very comfortable, but dry for the remainder of July.

Cooler & Drier

A cold front moving through this morning will filter in cooler and drier air over the next few days. Even though we'll be sunny, highs today will only reach the low 80s and tomorrow will only see the upper 70s. Sunshine continues on Thursday with temperatures in the low 80s. Cloud cover returns on Friday as a cold front edges into the area. Showers and thunderstorms will develop along the front Friday night into early Saturday morning. We'll clear out into the weekend, but highs will only reach the upper 70s. Next week will bring a warm up into the mid 80s, before a storm system develops around next Tuesday/Wednesday.

12:00 am update

Showers and storms continue to hold together as they push through central Illinois.  Wind gusts have peaked around 40-45mph in some areas.  Moderate to heavy rain can be expected for areas along the I-55 corridor over the next few hours.

11:00pm update:  Line of storms now pushing through central Illinois.  While below severe limits, a few areas could see winds peak at around 45mph, with heavy rain possible.

Storms Approaching Central Illinois

8:35pm:  Storms firing along a cold front are moving through eastern Iowa during the early evening hours of Monday.  A SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH has been issued for parts of Henry county until Midnight.  We do expect this line to break apart somewhat as we move into the late evening hours, but some areas could see a few storms that could produce gusty winds and heavy rain.

Warm & Muggy For Now

A cold front moving through Iowa has triggered showers & thunderstorms Monday afternoon.  Ahead of the boundary, temperatures remain hot, in the upper 80's in most places, with heat index values in the mid 90's.  Cold front will move through late tonight, providing scattered rain chances, and cooler temperatures for the rest of the week.

Cooling this Week

Patchy fog and a few scattered showers are possible today. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80s. A cold front into early Tuesday will spark up an isolated storm or two and keep lows near 70s. We'll dry out by Tuesday afternoon with highs in the low to mid 80s. Cooler upper 70s and low 80s will settle in with sunshine on Wednesday and Thursday. Cloud cover increases on Friday, working in a chance of storms. A low pressure system moving through will keep rain chances around into Saturday. Highs will stay in the upper 70s and low 80s into early next week.

Rainy Overnight, Big Cool Down To Come

Rainy Overnight, Big Cool Down To Come

Cold front that cooled us down yesterday has reversed back into the area as a warm front bringing scattered showers Sunday afternoon.

The trend continues tonight as warm, moist air is being surged in the region creating more showers/storms.
Nothing severe is expected but an isolated T-storm isn't entirely rules out.

Lows in the mid 60's tonight.
Back to the mid 80's Monday with sunshine to boot.

End of week temps drop into the low 80's and upper 70's.

Finally Some Relief From Heat

Finally Some Relief From Heat

Much welcomed relief from the heat has arrived for the weekend with highs, so far in the upper 80's!

Dewpoints have drop quite a bit from the end of last week.
Should remain in the upper 50's and low 60's for the next few days.

Sunday's Highs look to sit around a comfortable mid 80's.
A weak disturbance could bring a few afternoon pop-up showers Sunday but most will remain dry.

Sunday night brings a better chance for scattered showers, I believe mainly south of I-74.

Relief Is On The Way!

We've got one more hot day before cooler temperatures move in this weekend. The HEAT ADVISORY for parts of the area continues until 7 pm tonight. Highs will reach the mid 90s with heat indices in the triple digits. A cold front moving in from the northwest will begin sparking up showers and thunderstorms as you're heading home from work. A few could be strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds as the primary threat. Rain moves east overnight as lows drop back into the low 70s. Skies will clear on Saturday with more comfortable highs in the mid 80s. Storm chances return with an upper level wave on Sunday. Highs will only reach the low to mid 80s. Storm chances continue on and off into the middle of next week with highs in the mid 80s.

Hot Again Today

High pressure continues to keep central Illinois hot and humid today. Highs will reach the mid 90s this afternoon with heat indices in the triple digits. A HEAT ADVISORY is in effect for the northern counties in our area until 7 pm Friday. Overnight will bring clear skies and lows in the mid 70s. Tomorrow will be hot and sticky in the mid 90s, before a cold front moves in tomorrow night. The front will pull a line of thunderstorms through during the evening and overnight and push in more comfortable conditions for the weekend. Saturday and Sunday are looking partly cloudy with highs in the low to mid 80s. An unsettled upper level pattern will bring storm chances next Monday through Wednesday, as temperatures warm into the mid to upper 80s.

Heat Wave Continues

Stagnant high pressure keeps uncomfortable heat and humidity around through the end of the week. Just a few clouds are possible this afternoon, with a slight chance at an isolated storm. Highs will reach the low 90s, pushing heat index values near 100 degrees. Conditions won't change much through the rest of the work week. Highs will warm slightly, toward the mid 90s by Friday. A cold front Friday night into Saturday will finally bring some relief. We'll see a chance of storms into Saturday morning, with highs back in the low to mid 80s through Sunday. The end of the weekend and early next week are looking clear. However, we are tracking a potential system around next Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hot and Humid Week Ahead

A high pressure system moving from east to west will keep heat and humidity around for the whole work week. Highs this afternoon will reach the upper 80s, with heat index values in the upper 90s. A quick wave of upper level energy could pop up a few isolated showers this afternoon, but most of us will stay dry. Overnight lows will only drop into the low 70s. Tuesday and Wednesday will be sunny with highs in the low 90s. Just a few clouds will return on Thursday and Friday. A cold front Friday night into Saturday will bring our next chance at rain and relief from the heat. Storms into the weekend will take temperatures back into the mid 80s. We'll dry out on Sunday and Monday, before more storm chances and warming temperatures into Tuesday.

Quiet, Hot Weather Pattern

Quiet, Hot Weather Pattern

Not much change in the forecast from the end of the week.
Hot and humid conditions are expected to return this upcoming week.

Tonight should remain fairly clear with mild lows in the low 70's.

Monday cranks back up into the mid to upper 80's for most.
Some may get hit with a quick pop-up shower during the afternoon and early evening hours tomorrow.
Most should remain dry though.

Dew points hang tough in the mid 60's to low 70's through the week which is going to make it "feel like" the mid to upper 90's.

Another Beautiful Day!

High pressure exiting the region continues to keep us clear today. Expect sunshine and low humidity with highs in the low to mid 80s. Clear skies and calm winds overnight will drop lows into the upper 50s and low 60s. Saturday is looking great too, with sunshine and highs in the mid 80s. An upper level low pressure system moving from east to west will bring in a few clouds on Sunday. Southerly winds will bring back the humidity into next week, with cloud cover sticking around. A stagnant weather pattern will mean partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 80s and low 90s next Monday through Friday. A cold front into next weekend will bring our next real chance at rain and some much needed relief from the heat.

Comfortable End to the Week

A high pressure system moving in will keep skies clear through the end of the week. Humidity levels will drop, but the sunshine will still warm highs today and tomorrow into the low to mid 80s. A quiet overnight will drop lows into the upper 50s. An approaching warm front and sunshine will warm highs into the mid to upper 80s this weekend. Next week is looking even warmer with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s through Friday. Computer models are bringing a low pressure system in from the east early next week. If it plays out, we could see storm chances next Monday through Wednesday. However, this set up is unlikely, so for right now, our 8-Day is looking dry.

Hot, Humid, & Stormy

Scattered showers are moving through early today. After a warm and muggy start to the morning, it will be a hot and humid afternoon. Highs today will reach the upper 80s and low 90s, with heat index values approaching the triple digits. A cold front moving in tonight will interact with the warm moist air, bringing in a line of strong to severe thunderstorms. A slight risk of severe weather is in place into early Wednesday. The line will move in from the northwest around 10/11 pm, moving southeast. Damaging winds will be the primary threat, but we can't rule out large hail or an isolated tornado in our northwestern most counties. Rain will move out on Wednesday morning. We'll start off the day in the mid 70s, warming into the mid 80s. Cooler and dryer air settles in for the end of the week. Sunshine and highs in the low to mid 80s are expected Thursday and Friday. The weekend is looking nice too! Look for mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid 80s. A few more clouds will return next week, as will highs in the upper 80s.

Quiet Weekend Ahead

Quiet Weekend Ahead

A few clouds tonight, continuing into Sunday with better chances for showers Sunday afternoon.

Only call it about a 30% chance of showers on Sunday.
Temperatures near normal again, in the mid 80's.
Dew Points stretch into the upper 60's/70's Sunday, so it will feel more muggy.

Monday should be mostly dry with a few scattered showers in the mix.
Widespread showers should stay primarily north of I-74 on Tuesday with an isolated T-storm or two.

Another Beautiful Day

Sunshine is sticking with us for our Friday. Southerly winds will make for a warm and muggy afternoon in the mid 80s. We can't rule out a rouge shower or two today and tomorrow, but most of us will likely stay dry into the weekend. Temperatures and humidity will be on their way up. Highs will be near 90, with feels like temperatures near the triple digits. Plus, plenty of sunshine should stick around through Sunday. An unsettled upper level pattern will bring a chance of storms starting on Monday. Rain chances will really ramp up into Tuesday and Wednesday, with highs remaining warm in the mid to upper 80s. Skies will clear and temperatures will cool into the end of next week. Highs will reach the low to mid 80s next Friday.

Happy 4th of July!

It looks like we've got a great holiday forecast ahead of us! Plenty of sunshine should stick with us through the day. A few afternoon clouds may sneak in with a very slight chance of showers, but most of us will stay dry with highs in the low to mid 80s. If you're heading out to watch fireworks tonight, the evening is looking quiet with temperatures in the upper 60s and low 70s. Overnight lows will drop into the low 60s. Friday's forecast will be similar to today's. Highs will warm into the mid 80s. Partly cloudy skies and highs in the mid to upper 80s will take us through the weekend. An unsettled upper level pattern will bring in a chance of storms starting on Monday of next week. We'll keep rain around through Wednesday, with highs in the mid 80s. Thursday and Friday will likely be dry with highs in the low to mid 80s.

4th of July Holiday Forecast

Fireworks tonight at Glen Oak Park should be dry with partly cloudy skies.

Upper level low that has been hanging around for much of this week, offering up cooler temperatures could squeeze out a few pesky showers for the 4th, but any rain chances will be light and brief, certainly not enough to change those outdoor plans.

Mainly communities will be presenting fireworks Thursday night.  There could be a few stray showers around the area through the mid evening hours, but again, most areas should be dry and any rain that rolls through will be very brief and light.

Unseasonably Cool

A trof of low pressure in the upper levels continues to slide west today, keeping cloud cover and slight sprinkle chances around through the middle of the week. High temperatures remain below normal in the mid 70s. The forecast looks similar overnight, with lows in the upper 50s and low 60s. The Fourth of July could see a few isolated showers, but most of us will stay dry. Southerly winds will warm highs into the low 80s. Skies will clear into Friday, helping highs hit the mid 80s. The weekend will bring highs in the mid to upper 80s. We'll start off hot and dry early next week, before an unsettled upper level pattern brings in storm chances Tuesday and Wednesday. Despite rain, highs through the middle of next week will remain in the mid 80s.

Scattered Showers

A large trof of low pressure in the upper levels will move west today, increasing cloud cover and bringing a chance at scattered showers through the middle of the week. Any rain will be quick and light, limiting highs to the mid 70s. Overnight lows will drop back into the upper 50s. Wednesday's forecast will be similar to today, before we dry things out and warm things up into the end of the week. Independence Day is looking mostly dry with highs in the low 80s. Under partly cloudy skies, Friday's highs will reach the mid 80s. We're expecting upper 80s for the weekend and into early next week. However, after a dry Saturday and Sunday, an unsettled upper level pattern will bring increasing storm chances into the middle of next week.

Cool for July

It will be a sunny, but cooler start to July. Look for mostly clear skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s. A low pressure system moving from east to west could pop up a few isolated showers tonight and tomorrow, but we're looking mostly dry. Lows will cool into the upper 50s and highs will reach the mid 70s Tuesday. A few more showers/thunderstorms will move in on Wednesday, with highs again in the low to mid 70s. The Fourth of July is looking party cloudy and dry. Highs will warm into the upper 70s. Friday will bump us back into the mid 80s, with just a few clouds expected into the weekend. Highs will stay in the mid to upper 80s through Sunday. We could see a few storms Sunday and early next week as the pressure system from this week finally moves out. Temperatures will still reach the low to mid 80s.

Cool Pattern Continues

Cool Pattern Continues

TONIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in upper 50's.

TOMORROW: Mostly clear again w/ highs in the mid 70's. Light NE breeze.

TUESDAY: Plenty of sunshine. High near 75°.

WEDNESDAY: Mostly Clear w/ chances for isolated showers during afternoon. High of 76°

INDEPENDENCE DAY: Clear and cool. high near 78°.

Storm Chances Return

After a sunny start to the day, a wave of upper level energy this afternoon will bring cloud cover and storm chances. Scattered showers and thunderstorms will begin around lunchtime, continuing into the early evening. Highs today will only reach the low to mid 80s. Clouds will stick around overnight, but rain will move out. Lows will drop back into the low to mid 60s. Another wave of energy will interact with a trof of low pressure at the surface to bring storm chances on Saturday. Scattered showers will limit highs in the mid 70s. A few sprinkles may stick around on Sunday, but most of us will be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s. Monday and Tuesday are looking dry as highs warm towards 80 degrees. An upper level low will bring scattered storm chances just in time for the holiday. We could see a few thunderstorms for the 3rd and 4th of July. Temperatures will warm into the mid 80s by the end of next week.

Cool Down on the Way

It promises to be another hot and humid day in central Illinois. Highs will reach the upper 80s and low 90s again this afternoon. A quick wave of upper level energy could pop up a few strong to severe isolated storms in the northeast. Most of us will stay dry and clear out overnight. Lows will drop back into the mid to upper 60s. On or two more pop up storms will be possible Friday afternoon, but most of us should stay partly cloudy. Temperatures will cool into the weekend. Highs will reach the mid 80s tomorrow and the upper 70s Saturday and Sunday. Our next real chance at rain comes with an upper level wave on Saturday. Showers and thunderstorms will clear out during the evening and overnight. Next week will start off sunny and comfortable with highs near 80 degrees. An upper level area of low pressure will slide back in from the east into the middle of next week. That will keep storm chances around Tuesday through Thursday. Temperatures will remain comfortable in the low to mid 80s through Friday.

Storm Chances Continue

Even though it's a quiet start to the morning, storm chances will return for the next few afternoon. A wave of upper level energy will interact with the outflow boundaries of the storms to our north. This will provide the lift needed for thunderstorms this afternoon. Add in highs near 90, humidity and instability, and a few of them could be strong to severe. Damaging winds will be the primary threat, but we could also see heavy downpours, dangerous lightning, and hail. Storms continue overnight with lows only dropping into the low 70s. We'll see a break in the action on Wednesday morning, but then a cold front charging through Wednesday afternoon will bring severe storm chances. Those should move out Wednesday night, but temperatures remain warm in the mid to upper 80s for the rest of the week. Sunshine will move in for Thursday, but cloud cover will increase into the weekend. An upper level wave Friday into Saturday will bring storm chances back to the area. They will be centered around Saturday, but we could see a few Friday and Sunday as well. A push of cooler air will keep highs in the upper 70s and low 80s this weekend. Early next week will be sunny with highs near 80 degrees.

Strong Storms

A line of storms moving through this morning is bringing a flash flooding threat through noon today. Remember, never drive through a flooded roadway. Always find another way around. A wave of upper level energy will pop up more storms this afternoon. A few could be strong to severe with large hail and damaging winds. Highs today will be hot and humid in the upper 80s and low 90s. Rain moves east overnight with lows only dropping back into the low 70s. One or two isolated storms are possible Tuesday afternoon, but otherwise we're looking partly cloudy with highs in the low 90s. More storms are possible with an upper level wave and cold front on Wednesday. Strong to severe storms will move in for the afternoon and evening with highs in the upper 80s and low 90s. The end of the workweek is looking clear and cooler. Highs on Thursday and Friday will reach the mid to upper 80s. Saturday will only see highs near 80 with a chance of storms moving in. Sunshine will be back Sunday and Monday, warming highs into the mid 80s for the beginning of next week.

Rinse, Slather & Repeat Kind Of Forecast

Rinse, Slather & Repeat Kind Of Forecast

Another day in upper 80's and low 90's for CI.

85° for the Saturday high, so not as hot as it got on Thursday/Friday but the heat hangs tough as we head into our Sunday.

There is a small chance for an overnight shower or two, as well as into Sunday - chances are only around 10-20% though.

Dew points remain in the low 70's tonight/tomorrow, so the stickiness feeling will hang around. 

Better rain chances on Monday, around 40%, with a couple rumbles of thunder. 

Muggy Conditions Today

Muggy Conditions Today

Summer officially started at 12:04 early Friday morning and it sure will feel like it today.

Area wide, most should flirt with 90° temperatures today with some surpassing the mark. 

A light southerly breeze teamed up with dew points in the 70's will be sure to make things feel toasty today. 

Feel like temperatures today are well into the mid 90's.

We remain relatively quiet through the weekend. Small chances for pop-up showers today, only around 10% chance. 

A Wonderful Wednesday

High pressure will keep us clear and dry this afternoon. Expect comfortable highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. With clear skies overnight, lows will drop back into the low 60s. We'll see southerly winds tomorrow warming highs into the mid 80s. A quick wave of upper level energy could pop up an isolated storm or two, but most of us will stay dry through the end of the work week. The warm up continues into the weekend. Highs will hit the upper 80s and low 90s by Friday, staying that way through the weekend and into next week. Be prepared for humidity and heat index values to reach the triple digits. Our next chance at rain looks to build in Monday afternoon.

More Comfortable Through Midweek

A cold front draped across the area today will bring partly cloudy skies and a chance at scattered storms. Otherwise, we'll be comfortable with highs near 80 degrees. Clearing skies overnight will drop lows into the mid to upper 50s. High pressure on Wednesday will keep us sunny. Highs will once again reach the upper 70s and low 80s. More cloud cover returns on Thursday as a wave of upper level energy brings a slight chance of afternoon storms. Temperatures will warm into the upper 80s and low 90s by the end of the work week. An unsettled upper level weather pattern will keep a few clouds around into the weekend. A few storms are possible on Saturday afternoon, but otherwise we're looking dry. Highs remain steamy with a large, hot air mass settling in. We're expecting upper 80s and low 90s into much of next week. The unsettled upper level pattern will stick around, bringing storm chances back early next week.

Muggy Monday

Stagnant low level moisture and sunshine will make for a warm and muggy afternoon. Highs will reach the mid to upper 80s, with heat index values in the 90s.

A few clouds stick around overnight keeping lows in the low to mid 60s. Tuesday will be similar to today, but slightly cooler with northerly winds limiting highs to the upper 70s and low 80s. Wednesday is looking sunny an nice with highs near 80 degrees. Cloud cover returns on Thursday with southerly winds warming highs into the low to mid 80s. Quick waves of upper level energy will keep us partly cloudy into Friday. Temperatures are expected to warm into the weekend. Highs will be near 90 through Sunday. The same unsettled pattern will keep clouds around into Saturday and bring a chance of storms on Sunday.

QUIET WEEK AHEAD

The last weekend of spring brought quite a bit of rainfall to Central Illinois.

Some areas received upwards of an inch of rainfall while most were right around half an inch.

Good news is, the rain will hold of off for much of the upcoming week.

TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies. Lows near normal - 62°.

MONDAY: Partly Sunny w/ a few clouds. Highs in mid 80's.

TUE-THUR: Mostly clear. Comfortable temps in the upper 70's and low 80's.

Sunny, but cooler

A high pressure system will bring in northerly winds to cool and dry our forecast. After a cloudy morning, skies will clear this afternoon, but highs will only reach the upper 70s and low 80s. Friday's forecast will look similar, starting with lows in the mid to upper 50s and highs near 80. A stormy pattern will build back in Friday night. Scattered upper level waves will begin moving through into Saturday. We'll see strong storms possible Saturday afternoon with highs warming back into the mid 80s. Father's day is also looking soggy. In fact, storm chances will last us into Monday. Temperatures remain mild, in the low to mid 80s into early next week. Sunshine will build back in through the middle of the week, but we're tracking another system around next Thursday and Friday that could bring rain chances back to the area.

Heating Things Up

A warm front moving in this afternoon will increase cloud cover today, but that won't stop highs from warming into the upper 80s! Add in humidity and it will feel more like the low to mid 90s. A quick wave of upper level energy could spark up a few thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. We're likely to be dry overnight with lows near 70. Wednesday will be another hot one. Highs will be around 90 degrees. Cloud cover will once again increase as a low pressure system moves through. This will bring a better chance at strong to possibly severe storms during the afternoon and evening. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threat. The end of the week is looking dry and cooler with highs in the upper 70s and low 80s. Storm chances return on Saturday, really kicking in on Sunday. Highs will warm into the low to mid 80s. We could see rain continue into Monday, before we dry out into the middle of next week.

Sunny and Warming

After some cloud cover moves through early today, skies will clear this afternoon. Highs today will warm into the upper 70s. More clearing is likely overnight, with lows in the low 60s. Cloud cover builds back in on Tuesday, but southerly winds will warm us up in a big way. Highs tomorrow and Wednesday will reach the mid to upper 80s. A low pressure system could bring us a chance of storms as early as Tuesday night, but more likely with a cold front on Wednesday. Strong to severe storms are a possibility Wednesday afternoon. Skies will clear into the end of the work week and highs will cool slightly in the low 80s through Friday. Next weekend will warm back into the mid 80s, but rain chances will be back as early as Saturday night. Rain is possible for much of the day on Sunday, before we dry out early next week.

Scattered Showers For Sunday

Scattered Showers For Sunday

Approaching front boundary from the west will ramp up chances for scattered showers/storms on Sunday.

Not anticipating anything severe from these storms but an isolated T-storms isn't out of the question.
Some light to moderate rainfall at times will occur.

As for Saturday night -
Temperatures in the low 60's area wide, so pretty comfortable tonight despite a little big of mugginess.

Sunday -
Temperatures still below average, in the mid 70's.

Monday -
Low pressure system slowing dragging across the state will try and squeeze a few more showers out on the backside of the Low, so scattered light showers again, not a wash out by any means.

Eventually temperatures will work their way into the upper 70's and 80's by the middle of the week!

Sunny into Saturday

High pressure gradually sliding in today and tomorrow will bring sunshine into the weekend. Where clouds do still hang around, we could see a few sprinkles. Otherwise, Friday will be dry with highs in the low 70s. Sunny skies will warm highs into the mid 70s tomorrow. By Saturday night, a low pressure system will move into Central Illinois. Showers and thunderstorms will be possible through Sunday night. The beginning of next week is looking dry, though, with highs warming into the low 80s by Tuesday. Another wave of upper level energy will bring a chance of storms next Wednesday, but highs will still warm into the mid 80s by the end of next week.

Scattered Thursday Showers

Upper level energy will keep scattered shower chances with us through our Thursday. Despite cloud cover and rain, highs today will still reach the mid 70s.

Showers will move out overnight as lows drop back into the mid 50s. One or two sprinkles may linger into Friday, but conditions will likely dry as we head toward the weekend. Tomorrow's highs will be slightly cooler in the low 70s. Saturday's sunshine will help warm us into the mid to upper 70s. Storm chances return on Sunday. A more organized, energetic low pressure system will bring thunderstorms as early as Saturday night, lasting into early Monday morning. The beginning of next week is looking mostly dry with highs in the low 80s by Tuesday. Mid 80s are possible Wednesday and Thursday, but an unsettled upper level pattern will bring storm chances back.

Midweek Rain Chances

Cloud cover will gradually increase during the day today, but highs will still reach the mid 70s. A quick burst of upper level energy could bring a few scattered showers this evening, but most of us will stay dry into Wednesday. Lows will drop back into the upper 50s and low 60s. A better chance of rain will move in with a low pressure system tomorrow afternoon. A line of storms will develop and move east into Thursday. Thankfully, we're not expecting any severe weather or heavy rainfall. We'll dry out into Friday and Saturday, with temperatures warming into the weekend. Another low pressure system will bring storm chances back to the forecast on Sunday. Rain will likely last into Monday of next week. Southerly winds will keep the warming trend going, though, into the low 80s by the middle of next week.

Sunshine In Forecast

Sunshine In Forecast

Cold front passage tonight will certainly quiet things down for the next few days.

As far as the Spring season goes (March 1-May 31) it's been a record setting one.
We've moved right past the old record by over an inch at 19.91" (2009).

Good news is a cold front will bring the rain to a screeching halt tonight.

Sunday through Tuesday looks to be pretty dry with temps in the upper 60's/ low 70's
and overnight lows near average in the mid 50's.


 

Strong Storms Continue

An area of rain coming in from Missouri will bring us a chance of storms as early as this morning. A better chance will move in with a cold front this afternoon. Like yesterday, storms will start off isolated, then forming into a line as they move east. These could be strong to severe, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threat. And we can never rule out the possibility of an isolated tornado. Highs today will be warm and muggy in the upper 70s and low 80s. Rain chances continue overnight with lows dropping into the mid 60s. We'll see a period of drying Saturday morning, but then the same slow moving cold front will pop up another line of storms in the afternoon. The eastern most counties in our viewing area have the best chance at seeing severe weather. Sunday is looking dry, but cooler with highs near 70 degrees. We'll stay clear and cool into early next week as well. Cloud cover returns as temperatures warm during the middle of next week. By Thursday and Friday storm chances return to the forecast.

Storms Return to the Forecast

A slow moving low pressure system will bring storm chances into the weekend. We'll start off sunny today, looking warm and muggy with highs in the low to mid 80s this afternoon.

Scattered storms will begin firing by this evening, then a line of strong storms is possible into the overnight. Lows will only drop back into the mid 60s.

Some clearing is possible Friday morning, but that will just increase instability, heat, and the chance of severe storms Friday afternoon and night. Damaging winds will be the primary threat as a line of storms pulls from west to east.

Storm chances continue into Saturday, keeping the threat of flooding into the weekend. The three days of rain could bring totals between 2-3".

We'll begin drying things out Saturday night and into Sunday. Much cooler highs will filter in on the back side of this system, only reaching the low 70s Sunday through Tuesday. Though we'll start off next week with sunshine, rain chances will be back by Thursday and Friday.
 

Strong Storms Possible Tonight

 Central Illinois is under a slight risk for severe storms Tuesday evening.  The primary threats will be damaging winds, with some hail.  Flash flooding will be another concern with the potential for heavy rain with storms rolling in tonight, adding to the already very saturated ground from the holiday weekend.

TIMETABLE:  Isolated storms will develop during the early evening.  Line of storms will push through the area during the overnight hours.

Flooding remains a concern for the short and long term.  Longer range models continue to pump out rain through the remainder of the work week.