(WAND) - Wet weather will melt away snow and ice across central Illinois.

While highs in the 40s and low-50s this week helped to reduce our snow cover, rain arriving today will speed up the process.
 
A few showers are possible later this morning with rain and fog likely this afternoon into early Friday.
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Rainfall amounts around one-half to one inch are possible with even a few rumbles of thunder.
 
This rain event falling on the frozen ground could cause some flooding.
 
The weekend is expected to be dry with highs in the 40s Saturday and well into the 50s Sunday.
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Colder weather returns by the middle of next week and a wintry mix is possible.
 
Meteorologist Anthony Peoples
 
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