Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

St. Louis Downtown Airport (KCPS)

Lat: 38.56°NLon: 90.15°WElev: 410ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

70°F

21°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Vrbl 5 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 5.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairview Heights IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind around 6 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 7 mph becoming west in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. West wind 3 to 5 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 76.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairview Heights IL
 38.59°N 89.98°W (Elev. 561 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Aug 6, 2026
2pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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