Dangerous Heat Continues in the Central and Southern U.S.; Severe Weather and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley today, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ)

Lat: 41.54°NLon: 87.53°WElev: 607ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 50%
Wind Speed SE 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 22 Jul 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Dolton IL

Heat Advisory July 23, 10:00am until July 24, 10:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 74 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 87. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 103. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 77. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 72.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Dolton IL
 41.66°N 87.6°W
2:26 pm CDT Jul 22, 2025
3pm CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 28, 2025
 
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