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 >

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Here are some climate statics for Peoria and Springfield for the 4th of July.

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On average across the area, about 65% of Independence Days in this area are dry. Normal highs are in the mid 80s, and about half of all Independence Days fall in that range.

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

Independence Day Climatology for Peoria and Springfield