Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

De Kalb Taylor Municipal Airport (KDKB)

Lat: 41.93°NLon: 88.71°WElev: 909ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 49%
Wind Speed W 14 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 2:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

3 Miles SW Plato Center IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 71. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers, mainly before midnight.  Low around 55. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Sunday
Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 71. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers, mainly before midnight. Low around 55. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
3 Miles SW Plato Center IL
 42°N 88.49°W
2:52 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
3pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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