Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Springfield - Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)

Lat: 39.85°NLon: 89.68°WElev: 587ft.

A Few Clouds

74°F

23°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.7 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 6 Aug 12:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Modesto IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 7 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 5am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light northwest wind.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 8pm and 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Light and variable wind becoming west around 6 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. Light northwest wind.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Modesto IL
 39.47°N 89.88°W (Elev. 656 ft)
11:41 am CDT Aug 6, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 6, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 12, 2026
 
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