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

Sparta Community-Hunter Field Airport (KSAR)

Lat: 38.15° N Lon: 89.7° W Elev: 528 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index91°F (33°C)
Last update 12 Jul 7:15 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Perry County

Tonight
Partly cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph this evening, becoming light and variable.
Sunday
Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs around 90. North winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Monday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Tuesday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Wednesday Through Thursday
Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Friday
Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Mostly sunny. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 30 percent.



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629 PM CDT Sat Jul 12 2025
 
 

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