Tropical Storm Arthur and Heavy Rainfall in the South; Severe Weather in the Midwest

An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana tonight. Intense tornadoes, swaths of damaging gusts, and hail in excess of 2 inches in diameter possible. Tropical Storm Arthur will continue to produce strong winds across coastal Upper Texas and Louisiana tonight, as well as potentially life-threatening flooding across southern Louisiana into Mississippi. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Edgar County Airport (KPRG)

Lat: 39.7°NLon: 87.67°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast

68°F

20°C

Humidity	98%
Wind Speed	S 5 mph
Barometer	29.48 in
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Jun 8:35 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Kansas IL

Tornado Watch June 17, 08:53pm until June 17, 10:00pm

Flash Flood Warning until June 17, 10:00pm

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Tornado Watch June 17, 08:53pm until June 17, 10:00pm
Flash Flood Warning until June 17, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 63. Breezy, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 38 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Southwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.