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Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Today from the Central Plains into the Tennessee Valley

Severe thunderstorms capable of damaging winds will be possible from the Ozark Plateau east into portions of the Southeast today. Rounds of heavy thunderstorms ahead of a slow moving front will continue locally heavy rainfall and scattered flash flooding potential from the Ozarks to the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Effingham, Effingham County Memorial Airport (K1H2)

Lat: 39.07°NLon: 88.53°WElev: 587ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 99%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in
Dewpoint 74°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Jul 8:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cowden IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northeast wind around 6 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 66 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northeast wind around 6 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind 8 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 64. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 66. North northeast wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Northeast wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Light and variable wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cowden IL
 39.26°N 88.86°W (Elev. 594 ft)
Last Update:
7:36 pm CDT Jul 11, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Jul 11, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2026
 
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