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

Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)

Lat: 41.07°NLon: 87.85°WElev: 617ft.

Partly Cloudy

88°F

31°C

Humidity	62%
Wind Speed	SW 10 G 17 mph
Barometer	29.93 in
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	96°F (36°C)
Last update	12 Aug 1:55 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles S Bonfield IL

This Afternoon
High: 88 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 84 °F
Mostly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 61 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 69.