Champaign, IL – Central Illinois kicks off the week with shifting winds and the threat of strong gusts up to 50 mph, especially along I-72. Residents in Champaign, Peoria, and Springfield should prepare for hazardous driving conditions and rapidly changing spring weather patterns beginning Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Lincoln, IL, winds will intensify behind a cold front overnight. Gusts may reach 40–50 mph, particularly north of I-72, posing risks for high-profile vehicles. Breezy, sunny conditions Monday give way to increasing cloud cover and spotty rain chances by Monday night.
Tuesday stays windy with a high near 57°F, and gusts possibly exceeding 30 mph. While skies will be mostly cloudy, travel conditions could be impacted by intermittent wind surges, especially in open areas and rural highways. A 40% chance of showers returns Thursday, followed by increasing storm risk on Friday…