Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected through Tuesday across parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley. Heavy to excessive rainfall could produce flooding across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.59°WElev: 1082ft.

Fair

68°F

20°C

Humidity 92%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 29.84 in
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Jun 12:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Dakota IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 65 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 79. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 79 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Low around 65. West wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 79. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers. Sunny, with a high near 91.
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Point Forecast:
Dakota IL
 42.38°N 89.52°W (Elev. 912 ft)
12:01 am CDT Jun 17, 2025
12am CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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