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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.59°WElev: 1082ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.07 in
Dewpoint 61°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Aug 3:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles SW Kent IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 7am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7am and 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 102. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
4 Miles SW Kent IL
 42.28°N 89.94°W (Elev. 797 ft)
2:33 am CDT Aug 15, 2025
4am CDT Aug 15, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 21, 2025
 
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