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Extreme Heat Overspreads the Central and Southern U.S., Pushing East Through Midweek; Severe Weather and Excessive Rain for Portions of the Upper Midwest

Dangerous heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Severe storms for parts of the northern Plains & upper Midwest tonight & Wednesday- threats include a few tornadoes, damaging winds & excessive rain. Heavy rain may impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest into tonight. A tropical disturbance brings heavy rain to Guam & the Marianas through Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Cape Girardeau, Cape Girardeau Regional Airport (KCGI)

Lat: 37.23°NLon: 89.58°WElev: 341ft.

Fair

94°F

34°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed Vrbl 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index107°F (42°C)
Last update 22 Jul 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Wolf Lake IL

Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 05:09pm until July 24, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 05:09pm until July 24, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • This Afternoon

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 76 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. Light south wind.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 105. Light east southeast wind.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. Light south wind.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light south southeast wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light southwest wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Light west northwest wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles W Wolf Lake IL
 37.53°N 89.52°W
Last Update:
4:31 pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
5pm CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
 
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