Severe Thunderstorms in the Central Plains and Lower Missouri Valley; Heat Continues in the Southeast and Southwest

Severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging wind gusts are forecast to impact the central Plains into the Lower Missouri Valley through this afternoon. Dangerous heat persists across the southern Plains, Southeast U.S. and Puerto Rico this week, and will return to the Southwest today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem, Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO)

Lat: 38.64° N Lon: 88.96° W Elev: 574 ft.

85°F

29°C

Humidity	59%
Wind Speed	NA
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	89°F (32°C)
Last update	18 Aug 3:55 pm CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Fayette County

This Afternoon

Mostly sunny. Near steady temperature in the lower 80s. Southwest winds around 5 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. North winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable. Chance of rain 40 percent.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.

Thursday Night And Friday

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. 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 lower 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Saturday Night And Sunday

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.

Sunday Night And Monday

Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the lower 80s.