Temperatures drop slightly, thunderstorms expected this week
Illinoisans are catching a little break from the extreme heat seen earlier this week with temperatures soaring to the 100’s.
An Excessive Heat Warning was in effect Tuesday 11am-8pm causing the Danville Consolidated School District to transition to an E-learning day and all outdoor programming sponsored by the Champaign Park District was cancelled.
However, the weather has cooled off slightly with high’s dropping to the upper 80’s. Humidity will continue until Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Hot, muggy, and stormy (oh my)! Hot and humid weather continues through Friday, when thunderstorms will accompany a cold front that will bring drier and cooler conditions for the upcoming weekend. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/JT5SvUDkXi
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) August 28, 2024
Thunderstorms are also expected this week with a chance of severe and strong winds on Friday.
As a cold front approaches Friday, thunderstorms could turn severe with damaging winds and hail the main risks. A level 1 of 5, marginal, risk for severe storms is in place. #ILwx pic.twitter.com/9w5l90BfnP
— NWS Lincoln IL (@NWSLincolnIL) August 28, 2024
Excessive Heat Warning Tuesday 11am-8pm
IPM News meteorologist Andrew Pritchard and the National Weather Service in Lincoln are forecasting dangerously hot temperatures with heat indices around 110 degrees. An Excessive Heat Warning is in effect Tuesday 11am-8pm
Danville Community Consolidated School District also announced that it will transition to an E-learning day due to the extreme heat and “for the safety and well-being of our students and families.”
Furthermore, the district said all extracurricular activities and games scheduled for Tuesday have been canceled.
The Champaign Park District announced that it will offer free admission to Martens Center and Leonhard Recreation Center on Tuesday. The facilities will serve as a cooling center. A valid ID will be required for entry.
The park district also said that all outdoor programming scheduled for Tuesday is canceled.
The latest forecasts, safety tips, and additional information regarding cooling centers in the area are below.
| Cooling Centers | Safety Information | Seek Medical Help If… |
| Click here for Champaign | Stay in an air-conditioned area during the hottest hours of the day. | Body temperature 103ºF or higher |
| Click here for Urbana | Wear light, loose-fitting clothing. | Confusion, Dizziness |
| Click here for Decatur | Never leave anyone, including pets, alone in a closed, parked vehicle. | Becomes Unconscious |
| Click here for Danville and other communities in Illinois | Drink water often. Don’t wait until you are thirsty. | Call 911 immediately |
Storms continue in East Central Illinois overnight
The National Weather Service in Central Illinois is expecting strong storms late Monday night into early Tuesday morning.
Click below for updates. This page may change as the weather conditions also change.
Hurricane Beryl’s remnants to bring heavy rainfall and potential flooding to Illinois
Meteorologists in Illinois are closely tracking Hurricane Beryl, as the storm’s remnants are forecasted to sweep through the state from late Tuesday into Wednesday.
Beryl touched down in Texas early Monday as a Category 1 hurricane. It was quickly downgraded to a tropical cyclone and shifted northeast towards Illinois.
The aftermath of Hurricane Beryl is set to bring significant rainfall to central and southeast Illinois, particularly south of a line extending from Litchfield to Danville, where rainfall could surpass 3 inches.
This heavy rainfall could lead to localized flooding, especially in areas with poor drainage and in city settings. Small bodies of water like streams and creeks may rapidly rise and overflow their banks. This could result in road closures, damage to buildings, and potential soil erosion.