Heavy Rainfall Along the Central Gulf Coast; Thunderstorms from the Plains to the Central Appalachians; Heat Across the East

A system in the Gulf could produce heavy rainfall and flash flooding for portions of the north-central Gulf Coast into Saturday. Widespread showers and thunderstorms are likely this afternoon into Friday from Central Plains into the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians. Dangerous heat is expected from the Lower Mississippi Valley to the Mid-Atlantic today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Sparta Community-Hunter Field Airport (KSAR)

Lat: 38.15°NLon: 89.7°WElev: 528ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

88°F

31°C

Humidity 70%
Wind Speed W 5 mph
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index100°F (38°C)
Last update 17 Jul 11:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

7 Miles ESE Oakdale IL

  • Today

    Today: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 88 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Friday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 6 to 8 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South southwest wind around 6 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 96. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
7 Miles ESE Oakdale IL
 38.22°N 89.4°W
10:17 am CDT Jul 17, 2025
11am CDT Jul 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 23, 2025
 
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