severe weather outlook 5-21-24

(WAND) - Severe weather is likely across Central Illinois this evening and early tonight.

It'll be a windy, hot and humid day Tuesday with highs approaching 90° and winds gusting to 40 mph.

Strong to severe storms are likely this evening -- mainly from 7 p.m.  to 1 a.m. Wednesday.  While damaging winds and large hail are the biggest threats, tornadoes are also possible, especially west.

severe threat 5-21-24

It won't be as warm Wednesday with highs in the upper-70s.  Another round of strong to severe storms are possible later in the day across the southeast.

Thursday may be mostly a dry day with more showers and storms Friday.

futurecast 5-21-24

As for the Memorial Day holiday weekend, scattered showers and storms are possible each day with highs in the low-to-mid-80s.

Meteorologist Anthony Peoples

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