The National Weather Service is issuing a Flood Watch for Wednesday afternoon through early Thursday morning for much of Central Illinois, due to the possibility of flooding from excessive rainfall.
Storms this afternoon and evening will bring a risk of damaging wind gusts and locally heavy rain which could led to flash flooding. Stay weather aware and seek shelter if storms approach. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/5H0uWfkLrh
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) August 19, 2026
The best chances for rain through this weekend will occur this afternoon and evening. Gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall are possible. Seasonable temperatures are expected for the next several days. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/usn4wYEpKd
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) August 19, 2026