Severe Weather in the Central Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Tennessee Valley; Critical Fire Weather in the West

Scattered severe storms capable of large to very large hail, severe wind gusts, and a few tornadoes will be possible across the central Plains this evening. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat from the Great Lakes to the Mid-South through tonight. Hot, dry and windy conditions will continue to bring a critical fire weather threat from the Southwest into the Great Basin. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Pontiac Municipal Airport (KPNT)

Lat: 40.92°NLon: 88.62°WElev: 650ft.

Overcast

71°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Last update 9 Jun 4:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Fairbury IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 88 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 92 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 96. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 101. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Fairbury IL
 40.75°N 88.51°W
2:46 am CDT Jun 9, 2026
5am CDT Jun 9, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 15, 2026
 
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