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 >

Current conditions at

Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH)

Lat: 37.78°NLon: 89.25°WElev: 400ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.6 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index87°F (31°C)
Last update 22 Jul 8:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Altenburg MO

Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 09:31pm until July 24, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 22, 09:31pm until July 24, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Patchy fog before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 95 °F

    Patchy Fog
    then Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 109. South wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light south southeast wind.
Wednesday
Patchy fog before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 110. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 109. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind around 6 mph.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South 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 after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Light west northwest wind.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Light and variable wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming north around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Altenburg MO
 37.62°N 89.57°W
9:17 pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
9pm CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
 
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