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Regional Outbreaks of Severe Weather Through Early Next Week; Early Season Heat Wave across the South

Active spring pattern across the center of our nation with several episodes of severe weather and heavy rainfall expected into next week. The potential for very large hail, long track tornadoes, severe wind gusts, frequent cloud to ground lightning strikes and flash flooding are in the outlook. Furthermore, dangerous early season heat wave continues for the Gulf Coast states into early next week. Read More >

Near record low temperatures last night across central and southeast Illinois gave a taste of fall. Many locations saw temperatures drop into the upper 30s for the first time this season.  Canadian high pressure brought clear skies and light winds which are perfect conditions for cold nighttime readings.  Some of the lows across the area include:

Lows Saturday Morning
Location Actual Low Record Low Normal low
Normal 36 32 51
Decatur 37* 32 54
Lincoln 38 33 52
Mattoon 39* 39 55
Springfield 41 38 53
Urbana 41* 33 53
Peoria 43 35 54

* - Unofficial

Some additional low temperatures from around the area this morning include:

 

 

Sunday morning low temperatures will be slightly warmer, but still well below average.