Heat Wave Persists Over the Central U.S.; Significant Flooding Expected in the Northern Mid-Atlantic Tuesday

Dangerous and extreme heat will remain across portions of the Central U.S. this week, persisting across the Mid to Lower Mississippi Valleys, Gulf Coast, Southern Plains and portions of Texas. A heat wave over the Southwest will intensify late this week. Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding will spread from the Great Lakes/Ohio Valley to the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast the next few days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albertus Airport (KFEP)

Lat: 42.25°NLon: 89.58°WElev: 837ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 95%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 29.87 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Jul 7:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Polo IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 62 °F

    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Clear, with a low around 62. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 86. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Friday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 61.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Polo IL
 41.99°N 89.49°W
6:27 am CDT Jul 28, 2026
7am CDT Jul 28, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
 
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