Springfield’s forecast for today, created at 5:15 AM on Sunday, the 23rd of June. Overnight, a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. Cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 7 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. And then, Sunday, a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible. Sunday Night, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Then, Monday, a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Sunrise today will be at 5:31 am and the sun will set at 8:30 pm.

There are 2 local weather hazards at the time of this report. Here are those local weather hazards.

Hazardous Weather Outlook. Flash flood watch in effect until 7 am Central Daylight Time this morning. This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Illinois. Day one. Today and tonight. Due to the recent heavy rainfall, water releases from Spaulding Dam will result in elevated levels on Sugar Creek. There is a marginal risk of severe thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The primary concerns are for damaging winds and potentially some large hail. In addition, some of the storms could produce heavy rain that leads to flooding. Days two through seven. Monday through saturday. Thunderstorms will remain a threat on Monday, but are not expected to be severe. There is another threat for severe thunderstorms Tuesday night. Spotter information statement. Spotter activation may be needed this afternoon and evening.

Flash Flood Watch. Flash flood watch for sugar creek below spaulding dam in sangamon county now in effect through 7 am Central Daylight Time sunday morning. The Flash Flood Watch is now in effect for. Sugar Creek below Spaulding Dam in Sangamon County. Through Sunday morning. At 1230 PM CDT, water was still being released from Spaulding Dam at Lake Springfield. Because of this, there is substantial flow of water in Sugar Creek downstream of Spaulding Dam. If you live in the low lying areas below Spaulding Dam on Sugar Creek, keep abreast of the situation and stay alert to changing conditions. Precautionary/preparedness actions. A Flash Flood Watch means that conditions may develop that lead to flash flooding. Flash flooding is a VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION especially at night. You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action should Flash Flood Warnings be issued. Never drive across a flooded roadway.

See you tomorrow!

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