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Severe Storms Possible late Friday

Showers & storms this morning across east central IL will taper off with the remainder of the day overcast & misty. A warm front lifts across the area Friday AM with gusty SW winds ushering in unseasonably warm temps. A cold front Friday night will bring a chance for severe storms.

A warm front will lift across central Illinois early Friday ushering in unseasonably warm and moist air across central Illinois. Storms will fire ahead of a cold front that moves across the region Friday night. Some storms could be severe.