Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Mount Vernon Airport (KMVN)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 88.85°WElev: 466ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	13 Jul 9:56 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Mount Vernon IL

Today
High: 88 °F⇓
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Monday
High: 87 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy Fog
Monday Night
Low: 71 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 90 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a temperature rising to near 88 by noon, then falling to around 80 during the remainder of the day. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after 10pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 87. Light and variable wind.

Monday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south wind.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

Friday Night

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.