(8:30PM – Monday, July 29th, 2024) Monday update on a ridge in place across the Southern Plains and Southern Mississippi Valley this week, with a period of hot and humid conditions is expected across portions of the state. These conditions are expected over a multi-day period, through Thursday.
Timing & Location…
•Monday, July 29th – Thursday, August 1st: Central and Southern Illinois.
Impacts…
•Daily high temperatures in the mid 80’s to upper 90’s can be expected for affected areas.
•Daily heat index values between 90-115 can be expected for affected areas.
•Daily shower/t’storm chances will temper conditions at times in some areas.
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…
•Tue, July 30th: High temperatures of 87-97 across Central and Southern Illinois, with peak heat indices of 95-110.
•Wed, July 31st: High temperatures of 87-97 across Central and Southern Illinois, with peak heat indices of 95-110.
•Thur, August 1st: High temperatures of 85-95 across Central and Southern Illinois, with peak heat indices of 93-107.
