Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Galesburg Municipal Airport (KGBG)

Lat: 40.93°NLon: 90.43°WElev: 751ft.

Fair

73°F

23°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 9:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Monmouth IL

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers.  Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 2pm and 3pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Monmouth IL
 40.9°N 90.65°W (Elev. 774 ft)
9:01 am CDT Aug 18, 2026
9am CDT Aug 18, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 24, 2026
 
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