Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem, Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO)

Lat: 38.64°NLon: 88.96°WElev: 574ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 3 Aug 8:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem IL
 38.62°N 88.93°W (Elev. 545 ft)
7:56 am CDT Aug 3, 2026
8am CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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