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

Centralia Municipal Airport (KENL)

Lat: 38.51°NLon: 89.09°WElev: 525ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

83°F

28°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 77°F (25°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index92°F (33°C)
Last update 15 Jul 6:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Dix IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 91 °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 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light south wind.
Wednesday
A slight chance of thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. South southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south southeast wind.
Monday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South southeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southeast wind around 6 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 92. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Dix IL
 38.47°N 88.93°W
5:47 pm CDT Jul 15, 2025
7pm CDT Jul 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
 
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