Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport (KLWV)

Lat: 38.76°NLon: 87.6°WElev: 433ft.

A Few Clouds and Breezy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 62%
Wind Speed S 23 G 39 mph
Barometer 29.48 in (998.0 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 17 Jun 4:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NNW Russellville IL

Tornado Watch until June 17, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory until June 17, 07:00pm
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    Tornado Watch until June 17, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory until June 17, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 69. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 69 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 59 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Breezy, with a south southwest wind around 28 mph, with gusts as high as 43 mph.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 69. Breezy, with a west southwest wind 20 to 25 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 39 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. West wind 8 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 59. Northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind becoming southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 82. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles NNW Russellville IL
 38.86°N 87.57°W (Elev. 459 ft)
3:57 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
5pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 24, 2026
 
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