Mid December Record Warmth Episode

(10:00PM - 12/14/21) A brief shot of unseasonably and record warm temperatures are expected across the state and region on Wednesday.

Summary...
The combination of a trough and strengthening storm system ejecting out from the Western US into the Plains, and a ridge in place across the Southeastern US, will bring a brief shot of unseasonably and record warm temperatures to the state and region on Wednesday.

High temperatures across the state on Wednesday (Dec 15th) will make it well into the 60's across much of the state, with some locations across Western and Southwestern Illinois possibly getting in the vicinity of 70. There is a high likelihood that numerous record high temperatures for the date of Dec 15th will likely to be tied or broken for several areas across the state. Additionally, low temperatures across the state will be mild as well for Wednesday, with numerous record high minimum temperatures likely to be tied or broken for the date of Dec 15th.

JP