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Extreme Heat Continues; Severe Thunderstorms into Upper Midwest; Strong Bering Sea Storm

Wildfires and poor air quality continue for the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and extended into the Plains. Severe thunderstorms possible for the northern Plains and upper Midwest on Monday along a frontal boundary. Another boundary will focus showers and thunderstorms for the eastern seaboard with localized heavy rainfall possible. For Alaska, a strong Bering Sea storm will bring winds and rainfall. Read More >

Current conditions at

Effingham, Effingham County Memorial Airport (K1H2)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 88.53°WElev: 587ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 8 G 16 mph
Barometer 29.83 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 2 Aug 2:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WSW Beecher City IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 60. Light east wind.

    Low: 60 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. North wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming light after midnight.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. Light east wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles WSW Beecher City IL
 39.17°N 88.84°W (Elev. 600 ft)
Last Update:
1:26 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 8, 2026
 
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