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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

Mount Sterling, Mount Sterling Municipal Airport (KI63)

Lat: 39.99°NLon: 90.8°WElev: 732ft.

83°F

28°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility NA
Heat Index88°F (31°C)
Last update 12 Aug 1:20 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SSE Rushville IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 7 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light west wind.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 63 °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 64. Calm wind.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.

    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
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind around 7 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Light west wind.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north northwest 5 to 7 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88. Calm wind becoming south southeast around 5 mph in the morning.
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
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SSE Rushville IL
 40.06°N 90.54°W (Elev. 492 ft)
Last Update:
1:24 pm CDT Aug 12, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1pm CDT Aug 12, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2025
 
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