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