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We will target scattered storm chances mainly after 4pm today through about 11pm…southwest Illinois as well as parts of north-central Illinois will be 2 focal points for storm development. Pockets of strong winds and hail will be possible this evening.
Total rainfall through tonight: Localized heavy rain possible.
Plenty of dry times ahead through early next week as heat and humidity take center stage each day. We’ll still dodge a few hit/miss storms with the greatest storm risks over northeastern Illinois. Here is rainfall accumulation over the next 5 days after today:
Wind forecast over the next 4 days:
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Peoria:
Effingham:
Carbondale:
Quincy: