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

Peoria - General Downing-Peoria International Airport (KPIA)

Lat: 40.67°NLon: 89.68°WElev: 659ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	12 Aug 10:54 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles WNW Peoria IL

Today
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 84 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 7 to 9 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 6 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Light north northeast wind.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 84. Light east wind.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Calm wind.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 90. South wind 3 to 6 mph.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.