Local weather forecast

Weather in Herrin, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 10:15 local time · ZIP codes 62948

Sunny
Now86°F

Sunny

High / Low99° / 75°
Rain chance4%
Wind12 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Extreme Heat Warning issued August 11 at 12:53AM CDT until August 13 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Paducah KY

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values up to 113 degrees. * WHERE...Perry IL County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily heat index values will remain elevated in the triple digits through next weekend.

Safety instructions

Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.

Hourly

Next hours

NowSunny86°4% rain
11 AMSunny94°3% rain
12 PMSunny96°2% rain
1 PMSunny98°2% rain
2 PMSunny99°2% rain
3 PMSunny96°2% rain
4 PMSunny98°1% rain
5 PMSunny97°1% rain
6 PMSunny94°1% rain
7 PMSunny90°2% rain
8 PMClear86°4% rain
9 PMClear84°4% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
99° 75°Sunny
Rain 4%Gust 15 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
103° 77°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 13 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
104° 75°Sunny
Rain 57%Gust 14 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like94°F
Humidity66%
Pressure30.01 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind12 mph SW
Wind gusts14 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index4
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise06:08 AM
Sunset07:54 PM
Moonrise04:12 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Umbrella not essential

Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 4%).

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 94°F with winds near 12 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

86°F, 4% rain chance and 10 mph wind.

Driving conditions look generally normal

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 20 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 86°F, wind 12 mph, rain chance up to 4%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Herrin weather today

Sunny and 86°F in Herrin, IL. Today's high is 99°F with a 4% rain chance. Winds are around 12 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 66%, pressure is 30.01 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Herrin

Sunrise is at 06:08 AM and sunset is at 07:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 103°F and a low near 77°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.

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