Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

St. Louis Regional Airport (KALN)

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 518ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed E 3 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 4 Aug 3:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Edwardsville IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 87. Light southeast wind.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 86 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 87. Light southeast wind.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south around 6 mph in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind 6 to 8 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 91.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Edwardsville IL
 38.79°N 90°W (Elev. 551 ft)
2:51 am CDT Aug 4, 2026
4am CDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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