Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across portions of the mid-Mississippi Valley into the Ohio Valley and portions of Arizona. Dangerous heat persists in the South and Southeast while building into the Southwest. Overnight lows will be so warm that, when combined with oppressive dew points, little-to-no relief from the scorching daytime highs will be available. Read More >

Current conditions at

St. Louis Regional Airport (KALN)

Lat: 38.89° N Lon: 90.03° W Elev: 518 ft.

Fair

71°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.96 in
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Aug 10:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Macoupin County

Tonight
Partly cloudy this evening, then mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. East winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Friday
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Friday Night And Saturday
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.
Sunday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.



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853 PM CDT Tue Aug 18 2026
 
 

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