Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mount Carmel, Mount Carmel Municipal Airport (KAJG)

Lat: 38.61°NLon: 87.73°WElev: 423ft.

Fair

87°F

31°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index94°F (34°C)
Last update 12 Aug 10:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles ESE Calhoun IL

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 6 to 8 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light north wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1pm and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 6 to 8 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light north wind.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 87. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90. Light and variable wind.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles ESE Calhoun IL
 38.61°N 87.96°W (Elev. 440 ft)
9:11 am CDT Aug 12, 2025
11am CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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