Strong to Severe Storms

Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible today with a slow moving low pressure system. Highs will reach the low to mid 60s. A powerful cold front will spark up a line of strong to possibly severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. A slight risk of severe weather is expected for most of central Illinois. Damaging winds are the primary threat as the line moves through, but a few of the discrete cells ahead of the line could also include large hail.

Heavy rainfall is expected to accompany these storms into Thursday. Totals should be around 1-2" widespread. A FLASH FLOOD WATCH is in effect in the northwest until Thursday morning. Remember, turn around, don't drown. Never drive through a flooded roadway.

Much cooler air will filter in on Thursday. Highs will only reach the low 50s tomorrow. Friday will bring back some sun, but is looking even cooler. The end of the work week will only see highs in the mid to upper 40s. We'll warm back to 60 degrees by Sunday, but an unsettled upper level pattern will bring rain chances back to the area. Showers and thunderstorms are possible through Tuesday of next week.