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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Jacksonville Municipal Airport (KIJX)

Lat: 39.77°NLon: 90.24°WElev: 614ft.

Mostly Cloudy

83°F

28°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SW 3 mph
Barometer	29.95 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	88°F (31°C)
Last update	12 Aug 1:10 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Woodson IL

This Afternoon
High: 87 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Partly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West wind around 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Light east wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Light east wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.