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

Mattoon / Charleston, Coles County Memorial Airport (KMTO)

Lat: 39.48°NLon: 88.28°WElev: 722ft.

Thunderstorm

76°F

24°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 18 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.34 in (993.1 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	77°F (25°C)
Last update	17 Jun 5:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WSW Humboldt IL

Tornado Watch June 17, 08:05pm until June 17, 10:00pm

Flash Flood Warning until June 17, 10:00pm

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Tornado Watch June 17, 08:05pm until June 17, 10:00pm
Flash Flood Warning until June 17, 10:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
and Breezy
then Severe
Thunderstorms
Thursday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Juneteenth
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 82 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Sunday
High: 79 °F
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before midnight. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph decreasing to 9 to 14 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 37 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75. West northwest wind 9 to 11 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 5 to 7 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Juneteenth

Sunny, with a high near 79. 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 82. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

Saturday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Light and variable wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph after midnight.

Sunday

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.