(9:00PM – Sunday, July 28th, 2024) With a ridge in place across the Southern Plains and Southern Mississippi Valley this week, a period of hot and humid conditions is expected across the state. These conditions are expected over a multi-day period from Monday through Thursday.
Timing & Location…
•Monday, July 29th – Thursday, August 1st: All Of Illinois.
Impacts…
•Daily high temperatures in the mid 80’s to upper 90’s can be expected across the state.
•Daily heat index values between 90-115 can be expected across the state.
•Daily shower/t’storm chances will temper conditions at times in some areas across the state.
Discussion…
•A ridge will develop and then break down this week across the Southern Plains and Southern Mississippi Valley. This ridge will bring a multi-day period of hot and humid conditions to the state. Daily chances of showers/t’storms may temper conditions at times for some areas across the state.
Short Term/Three-Day Forecast…
•Mon, July 29th: High temperatures of 86-93 across Western and Southern Illinois, with peak heat indices of 93-103.
•Tue, July 30th: High temperatures of 86-96 across Central and Southern Illinois, with peak heat indices of 95-107.
•Wed, July 31st: High temperatures of 87-98 across the state, with peak heat indices of 93-110.
•Forecasts for later dates will be provided in future updates.
