Fri-Mon, July 24-27th Heat Episode

(12:30PM - 7/23/20) A short duration period of hot and humid conditions are expected across the state and region for this weekend.

Summary....
A strong ridge is expected to briefly build into the region this weekend, allowing for a brief push of hot and humid conditions. While this will not be a heat wave by our standards, it is noteworthy enough to discuss. The most widespread hot and humid conditions will be on Saturday and Sunday across the state, when high temperatures well into the 90's and heat index values in the mid 90's to mid 100's are likely. Friday and Monday will serve as fringe days, with only portions of the state being affected with tempered conditions.

​Forecast For Next Two Days...
Friday, July 24th Forecast...
High temperatures will range from the upper 80's to low 90's across Western and Southern Illinois, with low to upper 80's across Northern and Eastern Illinois. Heat index values will be in the upper 80's to mid 90's across Western and Southern Illinois, with low 80's to low 90's across Northern and Eastern Illinois. Low temperatures in the low 60's to upper 70's will be common across the state.

Saturday, July 25th Forecast...
High temperatures will range from the upper 80's to mid 90's across thee state. Heat index values will be in the low 90's to low 100's across Western and Southern Illinois, to the upper 80's to mid 90's across Northern and Eastern Illinois. Low temperatures in the low 60's to low 70's will be common across the state.

​JP

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