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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pontiac Municipal Airport (KPNT)

Lat: 40.92°NLon: 88.62°WElev: 650ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 30%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 29 Sep 12:41 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Strawn ILSimilar City Names

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 80. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Increasing clouds, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 1pm and 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 66.
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Point Forecast:
Strawn ILSimilar City Names
 40.66°N 88.4°W
Last Update:
11:46 am CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 5, 2026
 
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