As we look ahead for Southern Illinois, we're tracking some significant changes moving into our region. The weekend is starting off quite warm, with temperatures expected in the mid-80s to near 90, which is running a bit warmer than our usual seasonal averages for this time of year.

We will be monitoring the atmosphere for any scattered storms that could pop up, especially early in the forecast period.

However, the real story unfolds as we move into the upcoming week. We are anticipating a shift towards more seasonable temperatures by early next week, but a more notable trend will see us dipping below average by the latter half of the week.

This cooling trend will be accompanied by an increasing chance for daily rain coverage, starting Sunday and continuing into Monday. By the middle of

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