Severe Weather Expected From the South to the Midwest; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest; Excessive Heat in Texas

Isolated to scattered severe thunderstorms are expected to develop from the southern Plains to portions of the Midwest Friday. Damaging winds and very large hail will be the primary hazards. On the drier side of the system, critical fire weather conditions will be possible across the Southwest. Meanwhile, excessive heat concerns continue to impact portions of southern Texas and Florida. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

St. Charles, St. Charles County Smartt Airport (KSET)

Lat: 38.93°NLon: 90.43°WElev: 436ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	NW 9 mph
Barometer	29.78 in (1008.0 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	25 May 2:54 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Elsah IL

Overnight
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 85 °F
Heavy Rain
then T-storms
Likely
Sunday Night
Low: 61 °F
T-storms
Likely
Memorial Day
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 59 °F
Clear
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 58. Calm wind. Winds could gust as high as 26 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 79. North wind 6 to 11 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 63. East wind 7 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

Sunday

Showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 85. South wind 11 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Southwest wind 9 to 13 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Memorial Day

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Monday Night

Clear, with a low around 59.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Tuesday Night

Clear, with a low around 56.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 78.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.