Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Pontiac Municipal Airport (KPNT)

Lat: 40.92°NLon: 88.62°WElev: 650ft.

Thunderstorm in Vicinity

72°F

22°C

Humidity	97%
Wind Speed	S 7 mph
Barometer	30.10 in
Dewpoint	71°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	17 Aug 8:15 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles WNW Reddick IL

Today
High: 89 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Mostly Sunny
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 91 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 83 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 97. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Tonight

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 10 mph.

Monday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Wednesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.