A significant weather pattern impacting Southern Illinois through Saturday brings periods of heavy rain and the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms, especially Friday morning through afternoon and possibly again on Saturday.

Rainfall amounts between one and three inches are expected, with isolated areas potentially seeing up to four or five inches, leading to a risk of minor flooding. While the severe threat may extend into Saturday, the overall trend points to a decrease in activity Saturday night.

Looking ahead to next week, the forecast suggests drier conditions will return by Sunday and continue for a few days. Although temperatures will be near or slightly below normal in the mid 70s to low 80s for the next few days, things will warm up early next week to the low to mid 80s

See Full Page