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Excessive Rainfall and Tropical Storm in the South; Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest

Excessive rainfall may produce considerable, potentially life-threatening, flooding across the lower Mississippi River Valley and central Great Lakes region through tonight. Tropical Storm Arthur will move northeastward along the Texas coast today and then move inland over southwestern Louisiana by tonight. An outbreak of severe thunderstorms is expected across portions of Illinois and Indiana. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

University of Illinois - Willard (KCMI)

Lat: 40.03°NLon: 88.28°WElev: 741ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist and Breezy

67°F

19°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed SE 23 G 33 mph
Barometer 29.49 in (998.4 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Champaign IL

Tornado Watch until June 17, 10:00pm
Wind Advisory until June 17, 07:00pm
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Tornado Watch
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  •  
    Tornado Watch until June 17, 10:00pm
    Wind Advisory until June 17, 07:00pm

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • This Afternoon

    High: 79 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    and Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Low around 62. Breezy, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms and
    Breezy then
    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe. High near 79. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 21 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 45 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 9pm. Low around 62. Breezy, with a west wind 19 to 24 mph decreasing to 11 to 16 mph after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 33 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 10 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West northwest wind 3 to 8 mph.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 5 to 8 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind around 6 mph becoming calm.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind 5 to 7 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 78. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Champaign IL
 40.12°N 88.23°W (Elev. 735 ft)
Last Update:
2:16 pm CDT Jun 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Jun 17, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2026
 
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