Excessive Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms Threaten the Southern U.S. Again Thursday

A Moderate Risk (Level 3 of 4) Excessive Rainfall Outlook and Flood Watches have been issued for portions of east Texas into Louisiana Thursday where flash, urban, and riverine flooding is possible. A Slight Risk (Level 2 of 5) for scattered severe thunderstorms has been issued from west Texas to the lower Mississippi Valley Thursday afternoon into Thursday night. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salem, Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO)

Lat: 38.64°NLon: 88.96°WElev: 574ft.

Overcast

65°F

18°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.88 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 16 May 7:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNE Salem IL

  • Today

    Today: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 73 °F

    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

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

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 9 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 9pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 1am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 73. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming northeast around 6 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNE Salem IL
 38.65°N 88.92°W (Elev. 551 ft)
5:37 am CDT May 16, 2024
8am CDT May 16, 2024-6pm CDT May 22, 2024
 
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