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

Springfield - Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)

Lat: 39.85°NLon: 89.68°WElev: 587ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 67%
Wind Speed N 12 G 20 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.3 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 2 Aug 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Virden IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Clear, with a low around 61. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Light southeast wind.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light southeast wind.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 83 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. North wind 5 to 9 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 61. Light southeast wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Light southeast wind.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Light southeast wind.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A 20 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.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
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Point Forecast:
Virden IL
 39.51°N 89.79°W (Elev. 653 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Aug 2, 2026
6pm CDT Aug 2, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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