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

Rantoul National Aviation Center Airport (KTIP)

Lat: 40.29°NLon: 88.15°WElev: 732ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	90°F (32°C)
Last update	12 Aug 10:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles N Armstrong IL

Today
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Partly Sunny
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 62 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 89 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 93 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 89. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 3 to 5 mph. 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. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Light north northeast wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Calm wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 62. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 89. Light and variable wind.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 93.