The warmest stretch of the year so far is upon us and the National Weather Service in Lincoln says some severe weather threats could be on the way in the next few days.

On the WHOW Morning Show Friday, John Bumgardner at the National Weather Service in Lincoln told Regional Radio the most severe weather should stay to the northwest of the area and weaken as it approaches central Illinois.

According to Bumgardner, temperatures will start in the low 90s and then slightly come down for Sunday.

June so far has been above-average for temperatures thanks to the heat of the last several days and soil moisture are declining quickly in some areas thanks to how dry it has been.