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

Decatur Airport (KDEC)

Lat: 39.83°NLon: 88.87°WElev: 670ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

89°F

32°C

Humidity	55%
Wind Speed	S 8 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	95°F (35°C)
Last update	12 Aug 3:54 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Bethany IL

This Afternoon
High: 91 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 92 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Light east northeast wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 63. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.