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.

Drizzle

63°F

17°C

Humidity	100%
Wind Speed	NE 6 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	63°F (17°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	6 May 12:35 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Sparta Community-Hunter Field Airport IL

Overnight
Low: 62 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 64 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 2am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Low around 62. East wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. East wind around 6 mph becoming light and variable in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 5 to 11 mph.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 83. South wind 11 to 14 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind 6 to 9 mph becoming south after midnight.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

Saturday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 70.