Heat Persists in the South Central U.S. and Southwest; Heavy rains in the Desert Southwest and Central Plains

Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains, Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, and the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Thunderstorms will bring heavy rainfall leading to localized flash flooding in portions of the Desert Southwest and central Plains. Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the central Plains into the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel Municipal Airport (KAJG)

Lat: 38.61°NLon: 87.73°WElev: 423ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity	86%
Wind Speed	S 9 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	9 Sep 6:15 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Lancaster IL

Today
High: 95 °F
Chance
Showers
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 67 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 69 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 8 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 72. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. High near 83. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming east around 6 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Calm wind.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.