Rain Coming to Drought-Stricken Southern U.S.

A storm tracking across the Southern U.S. will bring heavy to excessive rainfall over portions of west-central Texas into tonight then from central Texas through the central Gulf Coast on Friday. The Southeast U.S. will see heavier rain Saturday. While much of this rainfall will be beneficial to the drought, excessive rainfall may bring areas of flash and urban flooding. Read More >

7-Day Forecast 42.11°N 123.69°W (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Illinois Valley OR
Issued by: National Weather Service Medford, OR
Last Update: 1:01 pm PDT Apr 30, 2026
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  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny


  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Low: 45 °F

    Mostly Clear


  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 78 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 8pm and 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 45 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light north wind.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance Rain


  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Chance Rain


  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of rain.  Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance Rain


  • This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 80. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph.

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 45. Calm wind.

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of rain, mainly between 8pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Saturday: A chance of rain, mainly between 11am and 2pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Light north wind. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of rain after 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    Sunday Night: A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Monday: A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.

    Monday Night: A chance of rain before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45.

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 82.



    Illinois Valley OR
     42.11°N 123.69°W (Elev. 1398 ft)

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