Strong to Severe Storms Expected Today

                        
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Lincoln IL
237 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

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237 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois and east
central Illinois, mainly near and north of I-74.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A few thunderstorms may move into the Illinois River Valley by late
evening, but the main chance for any isolated storms will be after
midnight. Severe weather is not expected.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

There will be daily chances for thunderstorms Saturday night through
Wednesday. There is potential for severe weather and heavy rain with
these storms, although uncertainty in timing and location remains
high.

Increasing heat and humidity will bring heat index values of 100 to
105 degrees Sunday and Monday afternoons, which could result in heat
related illness with extended exposure.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

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237 PM CDT Fri Aug 7 2026

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for central Illinois, east
central Illinois, southeast Illinois and west central Illinois.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

A few thunderstorms are possible near the Indiana border into early
evening, which may contain some locally gusty winds.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Isolated thunderstorms are also expected Saturday east of I-57.
Thunderstorm chances increase north of I-70 late Saturday night into
Sunday, and a few of these may contain some strong wind gusts.

Increasing heat and humidity will bring heat index values of 100 to
105 degrees Sunday through Tuesday afternoons, which could result in
heat related illness with extended exposure.

Thunderstorm chances return Monday night through Thursday. There is
potential for severe weather and heavy rain with these storms,
although uncertainty in timing and location remains high.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation is not anticipated tonight.

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Geelhart