Dangerous Heat Wave Continues; Areas of Severe Thunderstorms Today

Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across most of the central and eastern U.S through Friday then focusing on the eastern U.S. through the Independence Day weekend. Peak heat indices of up to 115 degrees are possible. Strong to severe thunderstorms will be possible from the northern Plains into the Midwest and Great Lakes regions, as well as across the southern Appalachians today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Monroe Municipal Airport (KEFT)

Lat: 42.62°NLon: 89.59°WElev: 1082ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	75%
Wind Speed	NE 7 mph
Barometer	30.07 in
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	2 Jul 9:15 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Orangeville IL

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:33am until July 2, 10:00pm

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Extreme Heat Warning

Extreme Heat Warning July 2, 09:33am until July 2, 10:00pm
NOW until 10:00pm Thu
Extreme Heat Warning
Today
High: 90 °F
Isolated
Showers then
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 86 °F
Scattered
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Friday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Independence Day
High: 83 °F
Showers
Saturday Night
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Sunday
High: 82 °F
Partly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 63 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Isolated showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 98. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3am and 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Friday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Independence Day

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 83. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Monday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Monday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.