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Active Weather Pattern Expected From the Midwest to the Southern Plains; Dangerous Heat Likely in Southern Texas

A strong storm system will bring numerous to widespread severe thunderstorms across portions of the Midwest and Upper Great Lakes Tuesday. Tornadoes (a few strong), damaging winds and large hail are expected. Record high temperatures will be possible over southern Texas the next several days. This may lead to dangerous heat concerns especially for areas already without power. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sparta Community-Hunter Field Airport (KSAR)

Lat: 38.15°NLon: 89.7°WElev: 528ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 80%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 29.81 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 May 3:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

New Athens IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 78. West wind 5 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Light and variable wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming southeast around 6 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 1pm and 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 85. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Memorial Day
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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Point Forecast:
New Athens IL
 38.32°N 89.88°W (Elev. 394 ft)
Last Update:
2:53 am CDT May 22, 2024
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT May 22, 2024-6pm CDT May 28, 2024
 
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