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Central Illinois Forecast

Severe Thunderstorm Outlook for Sunday

Widespread heavy rainfall is expected Sunday in central and southeast IL, with 1.5 to 3 inches of rain and locally heavier amounts expected. The most flood prone areas have been highlighted with a Flood Watch for Sunday, mainly near and south of I-74. Severe thunderstorms will also be possible, mainly in the afternoon and evening. Rain should taper off Sunday night, with a few showers lingering into Monday morning. Temperatures will continue cooler than normal the next several days, with highs in the 70s to lower 80s, and lows tonight from around 60 to 65.

Heavy rain looks to result in 1.5 to 3 inches of rainfall across central and southeast IL Sunday morning through Sunday evening, with locally higher amounts possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible mainly in the afternoon and evening, especially south of I-72. Damaging wind and heavy rain are the main threats with thunderstorms, although a few tornadoes may develop as well, with a few instances of hail up to around 1 inch diameter.