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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Springfield - Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI)

Lat: 39.85°NLon: 89.68°WElev: 587ft.

Fair

67°F

19°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 10 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.9 mb)
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 Apr 4:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SW Athens IL

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 85 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 61. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 61 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between noon and 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 14 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then a slight chance of showers between 3am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 16 to 18 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 77. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 61. South southwest wind 11 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
A 40 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SW Athens IL
 39.89°N 89.8°W (Elev. 597 ft)
Last Update:
4:36 am CDT Apr 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Apr 13, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 19, 2026
 
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