Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Mattoon / Charleston, Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 88.28°WElev: 722ft.

Fog

46°F

8°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.12 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 0.50 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 20 Nov 8:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Gays IL

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of rain before 10am, then patchy drizzle after 10am.  Areas of fog before 11am.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 52 °F

    Patchy
    Drizzle and
    Areas Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Rain likely, mainly after 5am.  Patchy fog after 9pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 49 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Patchy
    Fog

  • Friday

    Friday: Rain.  Areas of fog before 4pm, then patchy fog after 5pm. High near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 54 °F

    Rain and
    Areas Fog

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of rain before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of rain.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Chance Rain

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of rain before 10am, then patchy drizzle after 10am. Areas of fog before 11am. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 52. South southeast wind 5 to 7 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Rain likely, mainly after 5am. Patchy fog after 9pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a low around 49. East southeast wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Friday
Rain. Areas of fog before 4pm, then patchy fog after 5pm. High near 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. North northeast wind 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 53. North northeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. Light and variable wind.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 58. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56.
Monday Night
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a low around 45. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 49.
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Point Forecast:
Gays IL
 39.45°N 88.48°W (Elev. 755 ft)
9:16 am CST Nov 20, 2025
9am CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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