Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall from the Plains to the Mid-Atlantic

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds are most likely over parts of the Dakotas into Minnesota from this afternoon into the overnight, with other isolated storms producing hail or wind over the northern High Plains. In the Northern Plains into the Upper Great Lakes and Mid-Atlantic, heavy to excessive rain may bring flash and urban flooding through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH)

Lat: 37.78°NLon: 89.25°WElev: 400ft.

Mostly Cloudy

84°F

29°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 7 Jul 10:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles E Makanda IL

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light north wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 90 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Light north wind.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 6 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles E Makanda IL
 37.61°N 89.21°W
10:36 am CDT Jul 7, 2026
11am CDT Jul 7, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 13, 2026
 
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