National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Scattered storms will be possible today into this evening as a cold front slowly pushes through the area. Hot and humid conditions will occur as well, resulting in heat indices of 95-100 this afternoon. Dry with cooler temps close the weekend, with Monday morning lows in the low to mid 50s!
Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop along a front and move east across central Illinois later this afternoon and into this evening. Some storms could be strong to severe with winds and hail as the main severe weather threats. Lightning and local heavy rainfall will also be a threat.