Lowell to Impact Hawaii; Heat Persists in the South-Central U.S.

Hurricane Lowell is forecast to pass west of Kauai`s coastal waters tonight. Impacts such as high surf and heavy rain could impact all of the islands. Sweltering heat remains across the South-Central Plains and Lower/Middle Mississippi Valley into this week with limited nighttime relief. Periods of moderate to heavy rainfall will be possible through Tuesday morning in the northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Salem, Salem-Leckrone Airport (KSLO)

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

60°F

16°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed NA
Barometer NA
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility NA
Last update 8 Sep 5:15 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Marion County

Today
Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds around 5 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear. Not as cool with lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent. Heat index values up to 106.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Humid with lows around 70. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday
A slight chance of thunderstorms. Showers, mainly in the morning. Much cooler with highs in the lower 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain near 100 percent.
Thursday Night And Friday
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Highs in the mid 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday
Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Sunday And Sunday Night
Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers. Highs in the upper 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.
Monday
Sunny with a slight chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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422 AM CDT Tue Sep 8 2026
 
 

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