The excruciating heat of late last week will give way to more seasonable temperatures in Illinois.

Eric Snodgrass, Chief Atmospheric Scientist with Nutrien Ag Solutions, says the cooldown will come with some much-needed rain in central Illinois.

As we get closer to August, Snodgrass predicts a more summer-like pattern with above-average temperatures and hit-and-miss rainfall.

Snodgrass says potential August heat will be welcome and should allow the crop a strong finish despite early-season concerns.