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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

Albertus Airport (KFEP)

Lat: 42.25°NLon: 89.58°WElev: 837ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 2:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lena IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. North wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • 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 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 67. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 10am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Steady temperature around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly 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 47.
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 41.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 65.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lena IL
 42.39°N 89.82°W (Elev. 902 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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