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Severe Weather Threats Across the Plains; Dangerous Heat and Wildfire Concerns for the West; Watching the Tropics

Severe thunderstorms are expected across the Central Plains accompanied by damaging wind gusts and large hail. In addition, heavy rainfall may lead to instances of flash flooding from the Plains and mid-Atlantic regions. The heavy rainfall threat continues across Florida and across the northern Gulf as we monitor a tropical disturbance tracking westward. Critical fire weather for the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sparta Community-Hunter Field Airport (KSAR)

Lat: 38.15°NLon: 89.7°WElev: 528ft.

Light Drizzle

82°F

28°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index90°F (32°C)
Last update 15 Jul 6:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Pinckneyville IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 93 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south southeast wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1am and 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 105. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light south southeast wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pinckneyville IL
 38.08°N 89.38°W
Last Update:
5:47 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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