It's a beautiful, warm weekend ahead here across Southern Illinois and the Mid-Mississippi River Valley. We're seeing plenty of sunshine and temperatures feeling unseasonably warm, with highs expected to be in the mid to upper 80s today. Strong high pressure is parked just to our east, acting like a shield, keeping any unsettled weather far away and allowing us to enjoy these dry, mild conditions.

However, as we shift our focus to the start of next week, anticipate a significant change. We are forecasting a rainy period to emerge beginning Monday and continuing into Tuesday. This system is expected to bring widespread rainfall, with cumulative amounts generally ranging from about half an inch to an inch and a half across the region. While these amounts are generally not expected to cause

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