Effingham, IL-(Effingham Radio)- The hot and humid temperatures continue today, and they bring a likely chance for severe weather tonight.
A level 3 severe weather risk covers a large part of central Illinois this evening, north of a Litchfield to Danville line. Another line of severe thunderstorms is expected to move into areas around Galesburg toward 4-5 pm, reaching I-55 around 7 pm and I-70 toward 10 pm. Damaging winds over 70 mph will accompany the strongest storms, and the tornado potential is highest near the Illinois River Valley.
Know where to take shelter when storms arrive this evening, and have multiple ways to receive severe weather warnings.
Once we get past today, temperatures will be more comfortable, especially as we get into early next week. Following this evening’s showers and thunderstorms, another round of rain is expected Saturday night into Sunday morning.
Photo & Story Courtesy of NOAA
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