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Central Illinois Forecast

Severe Storms Possible late Friday

Flood Watch for Southeast Illinois

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.

A Flood Watch has been issued for areas near and south of I-70 into Thursday morning. Rainfall amounts of 1.5 to 2 inches will be common, with locally heavier amounts in thunderstorms. Be especially alert when driving at night, as flooding can be harder to visually identify in the dark.