Wet High-elevation Snow and High Winds in the West; Severe Weather in the Central/Southern Plains

Higher elevation snow across the Great Basin and the Pacific Northwest into the northern Rockies will expand eastward into the central Rockies and will also bring quite a bit of wind. Windy and dry conditions in the Desert Southwest will cause Critical fire conditions. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rains are expected to develop across parts of the southern/central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Sparta Community-Hunter Field Airport (KSAR)

Lat: 38.15°NLon: 89.7°WElev: 528ft.

Heavy Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.91 in
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	6 May 6:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

New Athens IL

Today
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 73 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 51 °F
Partly Cloudy
Friday
High: 69 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 5 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 8 mph becoming south after midnight.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. Southeast wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 73.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 69.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.