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Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mattoon / Charleston, Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 88.28°WElev: 722ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed S 20 G 35 mph
Barometer 29.46 in (997.2 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Arcola IL

Tornado Watch until June 17, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory until June 17, 07:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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  •  
    Tornado Watch until June 17, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory until June 17, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 64. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Breezy, with a south wind around 24 mph, with gusts as high as 41 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 64. Breezy, with a west wind 17 to 22 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind around 11 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 79. Northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 80. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arcola IL
 39.68°N 88.29°W (Elev. 656 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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