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

Marion - Williamson County Regional Airport (KMWA)

Lat: 37.77°NLon: 89.01°WElev: 486ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Jul 5:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Energy IL

Extreme Heat Warning July 23, 05:51am until July 24, 07:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning July 23, 05:51am until July 24, 07:00pm

    NOW until 7:00pm Thu

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

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

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 78 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 109. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. Light south southeast wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. South wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94. South southwest wind 5 to 9 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Light southwest wind.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 78. Light west wind.
Tuesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Energy IL
 37.78°N 89.03°W
5:00 am CDT Jul 23, 2025
5am CDT Jul 23, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 29, 2025
 
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