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.

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

Near Record Temperatures Last Night