Local weather forecast

Weather in Erie, IL

Updated 2026-09-26 10:00 local time · ZIP codes 61250

Overcast
Now57°F

Overcast

High / Low63° / 52°
Rain chance17%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

1
Flood Warning issued September 25 at 8:42PM CDT until October 1 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Quad Cities IA IL

...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Iowa... Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S affecting Scott and Clinton Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Wapsipinicon River near De Witt 4S. * WHEN...Until Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Water affects many residences along the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Friday the stage was 12.9 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Friday was 13.1 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Thursday morning and continue falling to 9.2 feet Friday, October 02. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet.

Safety instructions

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/quadcities. The next statement will be issued by Saturday evening.

Hourly

Next hours

NowOvercast57°16% rain
11 AMOvercast60°14% rain
12 PMOvercast62°13% rain
1 PMOvercast63°13% rain
2 PMOvercast63°14% rain
3 PMOvercast62°17% rain
4 PMOvercast62°16% rain
5 PMOvercast63°15% rain
6 PMOvercast63°17% rain
7 PMPartly Cloudy62°9% rain
8 PMOvercast61°17% rain
9 PMOvercast60°19% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-09-26
Overcast
63° 52°Overcast
Rain 17%Gust 9 mph
Tomorrow2026-09-27
Sunny
69° 54°Sunny
Rain 7%Gust 7 mph
Monday2026-09-28
Sunny
71° 53°Sunny
Rain 5%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like51°F
Humidity64%
Pressure30.20 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph ESE
Wind gusts13 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:52 AM
Sunset06:51 PM
Moonrise06:40 PM
Moon phaseFull Moon
Next 24 hours

Key weather changes ahead

Warmest hour5 PM · 63°F
Coolest hour7 AM · 54°F
Highest rain chance9 PM · 19%
Strongest gusts10 AM · 13 mph
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 19%).

Light layers should work

It feels like 51°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

62°F, 9% rain chance and 3 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.

Good conditions for an easy run

Current temperature is 57°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 19%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Local weather characteristics in Erie

Illinois has four distinct seasons with hot, humid summers, cold winters, strong frontal changes and frequent spring and summer thunderstorms.

Erie is part of the Midwest weather region. The forecast point is near 41.66°N latitude and 90.08°W longitude. Local temperature, wind and precipitation can still differ from nearby places, especially where terrain, coastlines or urban development create small-scale weather changes.

Erie weather today

Overcast and 57°F in Erie, IL. Today's high is 63°F with a 17% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 13 mph. Relative humidity is 64%, pressure is 30.20 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Erie

Sunrise is at 06:52 AM and sunset is at 06:51 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 69°F and a low near 54°F. The maximum rain chance is 7%.

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