Dangerous Heat Lingers in the Southern U.S.; Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Heat advisories linger across the Southern Plains and the Lower Mississippi Valley today for hot temperatures and dangerous heat indices. Also, Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain will roll through the Midwest. Expect flash flooding, damaging winds, large hail and even a few tornadoes from the Central Plains and Mid Mississippi Valley to the western Ohio Valley and Great Lakes. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

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Current conditions at

Mattoon / Charleston, Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 88.28°WElev: 722ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity	61%
Wind Speed	S 10 G 21 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.9 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	15 Jul 12:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mattoon IL

This
Afternoon

Chance
T-storms
High: 89 °F
Tonight

T-storms
Likely
Low: 70 °F
Thursday

Slight Chance
T-storms
High: 86 °F
Thursday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 70 °F
Friday

Chance
T-storms
High: 89 °F
Friday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 74 °F
Saturday

Chance
T-storms
High: 93 °F
Saturday
Night

Partly Cloudy
Low: 77 °F
Sunday

Mostly Sunny
High: 94 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 9 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 7 mph.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Light and variable wind.

Friday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

Saturday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 6 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 93.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.