Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A frontal boundary will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Intermountain West and expand into the Central U.S. by early next week. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem, Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO)

Lat: 38.64°NLon: 88.96°WElev: 574ft.

Overcast

86°F

30°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 5 Aug 4:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alma IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Light south wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light southwest wind.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 70. Light south wind.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Calm wind.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light southwest wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alma IL
 38.71°N 88.92°W (Elev. 630 ft)
4:01 pm CDT Aug 5, 2026
4pm CDT Aug 5, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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