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First round of rain has been far more impressive than expected, but is finally showing signs of weakening. Rain coverage will decrease through the morning hours, with many dry hours developing as we await for a line of storms to arrive this evening. The storms look to reach areas around Quincy by 7pm, then will work into central Illinois by 10pm, then eastern areas by 1-2am. Damaging wind gusts are a threat for especially central, western, and southwestern Illinois tonight.
Total rainfall through Wednesday AM:
Latest severe outlook puts areas from Quincy to Madison in the enhanced threat, where more numerous damaging wind gusts are possible.
MUCH better weather comes tomorrow. Sunshine will return across the state for a day as highs soar to 80º+ for many. That break is short as a new batch of showers and storms works in after midnight Wednesday night into our Thursday morning hours. Coverage should decrease to isolated for Thursday afternoon. Friday, shower and storm risks focus north and west, then area-wide chances return Saturday-Memorial Day.
Total rainfall next 7 days:
Wind forecast over the next 4 days:
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