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Severe Thunderstorms and Critical Fire Weather Wednesday

Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of the northern High Plains Wednesday afternoon and evening. Severe wind gusts are the primary hazard. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will contribute to critical fire weather conditions across parts of the northern Great Plains and Great Basin Wednesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Albertus Airport (KFEP)

Lat: 42.25°NLon: 89.58°WElev: 837ft.

Fair

58°F

14°C

Humidity 64%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.91 in
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 13 May 1:15 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles WSW Kent IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast in the evening.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Clear, with a low around 47. Northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light northeast in the evening.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 55.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Monday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles WSW Kent IL
 42.3°N 89.94°W (Elev. 968 ft)
Last Update:
1:25 am CDT May 13, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT May 13, 2026-6pm CDT May 19, 2026
 
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