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213 PM CDT Thu Jul 16 2026
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.
.DAY ONE...Tonight.
Heat and humidity will continue across central and southeast IL
today, with highs highs in the lower 90s and afternoon heat index
values peaking around 100 degrees.
Isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected
this afternoon and evening, especially south of I 72. Locally heavy
rain is possible. A few brief funnel clouds are also possible
through sunset this evening.
Minor flooding continues along the Illinois River from Havana to
Beardstown.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.
Heat and humidity will continue across central and southeast IL
through Saturday, with highs in the lower 90s and afternoon heat
index values peaking around 100 degrees Friday and between 100 and
105 degrees Saturday.
Isolated to scattered thunderstorms continue across the area Friday
afternoon and evening. Organized severe weather is not expected at
this time, however locally heavy downpours are possible.
A cold front will bring additional chances for showers and storms
Saturday afternoon and evening. A few strong to severe thunderstorms
are possible.
Minor flooding on parts of the Illinois River will subside late this
weekend.
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