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.