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Blistering Heat Wave Across Southern Plains and Lower Mississippi Valley This Weekend; Wet Weather In The East

A scorching Heat Wave will continue across the southern tier of the country. Temperatures and Heat Indices will reach or easily surpass triple digits, as a ridge of high pressure dominates. Widespread Excessive Heat Warnings and Advisories are in effect, will persist and spread into the Southwest/CA next week. Meanwhile, locally heavy rain will be possible for the OH Valley/Mid-Atl/Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Illinois Valley Regional Airport (KVYS)

Lat: 41.35°NLon: 89.15°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed W 12 mph
Barometer 29.72 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Jul 2:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Peru IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 67 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 78 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 66 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 79 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 62 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    Sunny

    High: 82 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 64 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84.

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 84 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 65 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 67. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Cloudy, with a high near 78. North northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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Point Forecast:
Peru IL
 41.34°N 89.11°W
Last Update:
1:18 am CDT Jul 21, 2018
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Jul 21, 2018-6pm CDT Jul 27, 2018
 
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