Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Great Basin and Southwest

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will intensify across most of the central and eastern U.S this week. Heat indices will likely exceed 100 degrees. Heat is likely to continue across the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day holiday weekend. Critical fire weather conditions will continue Tuesday across portions of the Four Corners and Great Basin, as dry conditions and gusty winds persist. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Albertus Airport (KFEP)

Lat: 42.25°NLon: 89.58°WElev: 837ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity	95%
Wind Speed	S 12 mph
Barometer	29.90 in
Dewpoint	78°F (26°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	30 Jun 1:55 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NNW Lena IL

Extreme Heat Warning June 30, 02:15am until July 1, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning June 30, 02:15am until July 1, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Wed
Extreme Heat Warning
Overnight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Sunny
and Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 90 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 75 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 88 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 103. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 75.

Thursday

A chance of showers between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Friday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Independence Day

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

Saturday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.