Warmer and mostly dry weather is in the forecast for Central Illinois

(WAND) - Warmer and mostly dry weather is in the forecast for Central Illinois.

A system dropping through the Midwest today will bring some rain showers and chilly highs around 40°.

The rain ends early tonight and skies become partly to mostly sunny Wednesday with highs in the mid-40s.

Thursday will be the warmest day this week with highs well into the 50s. The record high Thursday for Decatur is 58°.

A few showers are possible Thursday evening into Friday morning.

Highs will stay in the 50s Friday and Saturday and in the 40s to near 50° Sunday and Monday.

Meteorologist Anthony Peoples

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