Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the 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.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	N 6 mph
Barometer	30.05 in
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	5 May 5:55 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Sparta Community-Hunter Field Airport IL

Today
High: 74 °F
Partly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 60 °F
Chance
Showers
Monday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 66 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 59 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Sunny then
Slight Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today

Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 3 to 7 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 6 to 9 mph.

Monday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Southwest wind 13 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 70.