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

Heat Advisory in effect from September 9, 12:00 PM CDT until September 9, 07:00 PM CDT

Current conditions at

Salem, Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO)

Lat: 38.64°NLon: 88.96°WElev: 574ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity	83%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	9 Sep 2:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Kinmundy IL

Heat Advisory September 9, 12:00pm until September 9, 07:00pm

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Heat Advisory

Overnight
Low: 72 °F
Clear
Wednesday
High: 95 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Thursday
High: 81 °F
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 90 °F
Chance
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 67 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Clear, with a low around 72. South wind around 6 mph.

Wednesday

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. Southwest wind 6 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 70. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before noon, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between noon and 5pm. High near 81. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Sunday

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 20%.