Active Weather Pattern for the West into the Plains

A strong Pacific storm continues to track across the Great Basin. Heavy snow is expected across the higher elevations and heavy rain across lower terrain. Strong gusty winds will make for additional hazards for travelers. These winds will bring increasing fire weather concerns for the southern High Plains. Then we will closely watch for severe thunderstorms across the central Plains on Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Salem, Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO)

Lat: 38.64°NLon: 88.96°WElev: 574ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 5 May 8:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Patoka IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Heavy
    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 82. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 82 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 59 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 60. Calm wind becoming east 5 to 7 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4am and 5am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Increasing clouds, with a low around 64. Southeast wind 6 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 82. Southwest wind 14 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 60. West wind around 8 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 81. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Friday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
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Point Forecast:
Patoka IL
 38.76°N 89.09°W (Elev. 499 ft)
7:07 pm CDT May 5, 2024
8pm CDT May 5, 2024-6pm CDT May 12, 2024
 
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