Extreme Heat in the Southwest; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rain in the East

Extreme heat continues across the Southwest as temperatures may top 120 degrees. The heat may expand across the West and south-central U.S. into the middle of the month. Severe thunderstorms capable of severe wind gusts and large hail will be the primary hazards today across the northern Plains into the upper Midwest. Rainfall could be locally heavy across the Eastern U.S. today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Pittsfield, Pittsfield Penstone Municipal Airport (KPPQ)

Lat: 39.64°NLon: 90.78°WElev: 709ft.

N/A

Humidity NA
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint N/A
Visibility NA
Last update *** Not a current observation ***
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E New Salem IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light south wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  Low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light south wind.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 6 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind 3 to 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles E New Salem IL
 39.7°N 90.79°W (Elev. 699 ft)
10:21 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
2am CDT Aug 4, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
 
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