Scattered thunderstorms today followed by the return of high heat and humidity

[July 14, 2012]  The National Weather Service in Lincoln released the following weather outlook at 5:43 a.m. Saturday for portions of central and east-central Illinois. This outlook is for the counties of Cass, Champaign, Christian, Coles, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Fulton, Knox, Logan, Macon, Marshall, Mason, McLean, Menard, Morgan, Moultrie, Peoria, Piatt, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Stark, Tazewell, Vermilion and Woodford.

Saturday and Saturday night

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible through this evening. While severe weather is not expected, stronger storms will have small hail, heavy rain and gusty winds along with frequent cloud-to-ground lightning.

Sunday through Friday

Very hot conditions are forecast for next week from Monday through Wednesday as heat index readings reach between 100 and 105 degrees.

The next weather system will bring scattered thunderstorms to the area Wednesday and Thursday.

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[Text from National Weather Service, Lincoln office]