Heat Wave and Severe Thunderstorms this Independence Day

A prolonged, dangerous heat wave will persist through the Independence Day weekend across the Ohio Valley, Midwest, and Mid-Atlantic. Numerous temperature records are expected. Clusters of severe thunderstorms will move across parts of the Allegheny Plateau into Mid Atlantic this Independence Day, with potential for widespread damaging winds. Additional severe thunderstorms in the Great Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Schenck Field Airport (KICL)

Lat: 40.72° N Lon: 95.02° W Elev: 978 ft.

Fair

81°F

27°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index85°F (29°C)
Last update 4 Jul 6:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Taylor County

Tonight
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early, then partly cloudy after midnight. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. North winds around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Humid with highs in the mid 80s. East winds around 5 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 60s. East winds around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.



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258 PM CDT Sat Jul 4 2026
 
 

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