Summer-Like Start to Fall

Even though it was our first official day of Fall, it felt like we started a second summer season.  Temperatures hit the low to mid 90's across the Stateline today, and heat index values were in the mid to upper 90's!  Not exactly the warm welcome we were expecting for the start of Fall.  Luckily, those temperatures will cool off quickly as we go through the evening due to the clear skies over our area.  We'll see the upper 70's around 9pm, and then dip to the mid 60's during the overnight tonight.  With how quickly the temperatures will cool, we may see some areas of patchy fog early tomorrow morning.

A few showers and thunderstorms developed in east central Illinois during the late hours of the afternoon, and are tracking this way.  However, due to the dry air mass over our region, most of these should die out by the time they get to the Stateline area, so at the most we may see some light rain in Lee and the southern portions of DeKalb counties between 7-8pm.  After that, shower chance will decrease and the rest of the showers moving towards will more than likely fizzle out.

Our official high for today was 92°, just one degree away 93°, which was the record set back in 1937 for September 22nd.  This hasn't been the only time this year we broke a temperature record, as we hit 80° back on March 24th.  It's interesting how at the start of Spring and Fall, we hit near-record breaking temperatures.


Another hot day for us in the Stateline tomorrow as temperatures will hit the low 90's, with heat index values expected to be in the mid 90'.  Not to mention it'll be sunny, so definitely take precaution if going outside tomorrow afternoon because the heat, humidity, and sunshine will take a toll on you quickly if you don't stay hydrated and take frequent breaks.

The heat and humidity stays with us this weekend and going into next week, but on Tuesday we'll see a cold front move through and bring some thunderstorms, after which will cool to the mid 70's on Wednesday, and dip to the 60's by next Friday.  Just a few more days of heat and then we'll get to finally experience more fall-like weather!