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Springfield, Illinois — 7-Day Severe Weather Forecast
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Today — Friday, October 9: No Severe Threat
Primary hazards: lightning
Friday is expected to be mostly sunny and warm, with a high near 85 degrees and a low around 50. There is a very slight chance for a shower, but any storms that form are unlikely to be strong.
Tomorrow — Saturday, October 10: No Severe Threat
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high of 78 and a low of 62. Some rain showers are possible, especially in the morning, but they are not expected to be strong. Conditions are not favorable for severe weather.
Day 3 — Sunday, October 11: No Severe Threat
Sunday will be sunny and warm, with a high temperature near 79 degrees and a low around 57 degrees. Dry conditions are expected for most of the day. Any rain chances are very slim. No strong storms are anticipated.
Extended Outlook (Days 4–7)
Day 4 — Monday, October 12: No Severe Threat
Monday will bring warm temperatures with a high near 88 degrees and a low around 65 degrees. Both forecasts indicate a dry day, with no rain expected. Skies will be mostly sunny.
Day 5 — Tuesday, October 13: No Severe Threat
Temperatures will reach 82 degrees during the day, falling to a low of 72 degrees at night on Tuesday. Showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day, though one forecast keeps the day essentially dry while another suggests around 0.09 inches of rain. Any storms that do develop are unlikely to be strong.
Day 6 — Wednesday, October 14: No Severe Threat
Temperatures will be mild, with a high around 65 degrees and a low near 57 degrees. Showers are possible, with total rainfall expected to be between 0.62 and 1.20 inches, though models differ on the exact amount. Any thunderstorms are unlikely to be strong, and conditions are not favorable for organized severe weather.
Day 7 — Thursday, October 15: No Severe Threat
Temperatures on Thursday will be mild, reaching a high of 83 degrees Fahrenheit and dropping to a low of 61 degrees Fahrenheit. It will feel muggy throughout the day. Showers and thunderstorms are possible, especially given a 49% chance of rain. About an inch of rain is expected, and some of it could be heavy at times.
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Written by AI from weather-model data and Storm Prediction Center outlooks. For information only: not a substitute for official National Weather Service watches and warnings. Full disclaimer