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Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Southern Illinois Airport (KMDH)

Lat: 37.78°NLon: 89.25°WElev: 400ft.

Mostly Cloudy

85°F

29°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 9 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 75°F (24°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 13 Jul 11:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Makanda IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 85 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Patchy Fog

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms and
    Areas Fog
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south wind.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 6 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind around 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Patchy fog after midnight. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Calm wind.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Areas of fog before 8am. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 86. Light west southwest wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. Calm wind.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 6 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Light south wind.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind 3 to 7 mph.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 3 to 5 mph.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 6 mph.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Light and variable wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. Light and variable wind.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Makanda IL
 37.63°N 89.15°W
Last Update:
11:47 am CDT Jul 13, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Jul 13, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 19, 2025
 
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