Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

St. Louis Regional Airport (KALN)

Lat: 38.89°NLon: 90.03°WElev: 518ft.

Fair

64°F

18°C

Humidity 83%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.11 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Sep 7:50 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Alton IL

  • Labor Day

    Labor Day: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.

    High: 88 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 8 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm.  Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 98 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Labor Day
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 88. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 9 mph in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 95. South wind 5 to 7 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South wind 5 to 8 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 98. South wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Alton IL
 38.91°N 90.16°W (Elev. 505 ft)
8:11 am CDT Sep 7, 2026
8am CDT Sep 7, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 13, 2026
 
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