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Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.59°WElev: 1082ft.

Fog/Mist

65°F

18°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 1.75 mi
Last update 30 Sep 5:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Apple River IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 68. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 48.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Apple River IL
 42.51°N 90.11°W (Elev. 961 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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