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Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Mattoon / Charleston, Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 88.28°WElev: 722ft.

Fair

86°F

30°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	12 Aug 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Arcola IL

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 85 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind around 9 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the morning.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 85. Light northeast wind.

Thursday Night

Clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 93.