Hurricane Lowell to Impact Kauai; Heat Continues in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai today. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. A Hurricane Warning is in effect for Kauai, Niihau and the surrounding coastal waters. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley, as well as in the Southwest this week with limited nighttime relief. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

University of Illinois - Willard (KCMI)

Lat: 40.03°NLon: 88.28°WElev: 741ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.13 in (1019.6 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 8 Sep 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SW Champaign IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 16 mph.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind around 9 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 3 to 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. East northeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82. Southeast wind 3 to 5 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SW Champaign IL
 40.1°N 88.26°W (Elev. 755 ft)
1:26 pm CDT Sep 8, 2026
2pm CDT Sep 8, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 14, 2026
 
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