A light rain continues today (Wed). Parts of central-Illinois received 2-3 inches Tuesday, including some thunderstorms. And most observers say it’s been beneficial rainfall for areas that’ve been dealing with severe drought conditions. The U.S. Drought Monitor was showing very dry conditions, ranging from “severe” to “abnormally dry” in several counties, including west central Indiana.

Another round of showers and storms is expected later this afternoon and evening. A round of showers could bring threatening weather into Friday. Hail and strong wind gusts will be the primary concern, but isolated tornadoes can’t be ruled out.

The bulk of the storms will exit before 8 pm, and then another round of storms will be possible overnight tonight into early Thursday morning. The next severe threat won’t arrive until Friday evening.

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