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

Mount Vernon Airport (KMVN)

Lat: 38.33°NLon: 88.85°WElev: 466ft.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 76°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 15 Jul 8:56 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Bonnie IL

  • Today

    Today: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southeast wind.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 73 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

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

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southeast wind. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. West southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 5 to 8 mph.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind around 6 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E Bonnie IL
 38.2°N 88.86°W
8:47 am CDT Jul 15, 2025
9am CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 21, 2025
 
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