Springfield and Central Illinois are set to experience a return of showers and thunderstorms starting Sunday and continuing throughout the coming week. The weekend will start with clear and cool conditions on Friday night, followed by some showers late on Saturday with increasing clouds. Sunday will see scattered showers and storms in the morning and afternoon, with temperatures in the low to mid 80s.
As the week progresses, heat and humidity will increase, with temperatures climbing to the low 90s by Monday. Despite the hot weather, no severe storms are expected, but showers and thunderstorms are likely each day. The rainfall projections for the next seven days range from 0.75 to 1.5 inches.
Meteorologist Darren Leeds advises residents to stay updated on the weather using the interactive radar and to share any weather photos they may have. The start of August is expected to bring more seasonable temperatures around the mid to upper 80s.
Champaign and East-Central Illinois are also anticipating showers and thunderstorms returning on Sunday and continuing into the week. Temperatures are expected to stay mild for the final July weekend, with afternoon highs in the low to mid 80s. The upcoming week will see heat and humidity increasing, with heat index values above 100 through Thursday.
Overall, the forecast for Springfield, Central, Champaign, and East-Central Illinois includes an unsettled pattern with showers and storms, but no severe weather is expected. Residents are advised to stay weather aware and prepared for changes in the forecast.
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