The National Weather Service in Paducah says a calm and comfortable weather pattern has taken hold across Southern Illinois, and forecasters say it’s expected to stick around for several more days.
A blocking weather pattern has settled in, anchored by an area of high pressure to the northeast that’s keeping any meaningful rain chances well away from the region. Winds will remain light and gradually shift to a more northwesterly direction heading into the weekend.
Expect plenty of sunshine and just a few passing clouds through the next several days. Forecast models continue to show a strong likelihood that dry conditions will persist well into next week, making this an ideal stretch for outdoor plans and harvest activity.
While there’s a slight chance of a weather system bringing some moisture toward next weekend, current guidance suggests rain remains unlikely in the near term.
Temperatures will stay near seasonal averages through Saturday, with highs gradually warming into the upper 70s and low 80s beginning Sunday and lasting into the middle of next week — making for a stretch of mild, pleasant fall weather across the region.