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Lala Approaching Hawaii; Flash Flooding Risks; Excessive Heat

Lala, may become a hurricane, is expected to impact Hawaii this weekend. Heavy rainfall, strong winds, dangerous surf and localized flooding are expected. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding concerns from the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley into the central Appalachians continues, with the threat shifting toward the mid-Atlantic later this weekend. Record heat continues for areas of the South. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salem, Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO)

Lat: 38.64°NLon: 88.96°WElev: 574ft.

90°F

32°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index105°F (41°C)
Last update 14 Aug 6:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Salem IL

Extreme Heat Warning August 14, 06:55pm until August 16, 09:00pm
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Extreme Heat Warning
  •  
    Extreme Heat Warning August 14, 06:55pm until August 16, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Sun

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 76 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 96 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 106. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 106. West wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Salem IL
 38.62°N 88.93°W (Elev. 545 ft)
Last Update:
5:36 pm CDT Aug 14, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Aug 14, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2026
 
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