Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Taylorville, Taylorville Municipal Airport (KTAZ)

Lat: 39.53°NLon: 89.33°WElev: 623ft.

Fair

88°F

31°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index98°F (37°C)
Last update 12 Aug 1:18 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Pawnee IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 88 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

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

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 93.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Southwest wind 7 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Pawnee IL
 39.6°N 89.59°W (Elev. 604 ft)
1:24 pm CDT Aug 12, 2025
1pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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